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·August 14, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Use Lasers to Control Mouse Brain Switchboard

A new optogenetics study could be a breakthrough in understanding how the TRN influences consciousness.

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·July 23, 2014·3 min read

Schizophrenia’s Genetic Architecture Revealed

Researchers say they are closer to developing effective treatments for schizophrenia after uncovering dozens of sites across the human genome which are strongly associated with a genetic disposition to schizophrenia.

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·July 10, 2014·2 min read

Working to Loosen the Grip of Severe Mental Illness

The underlying architecture of the brain at rest is basically the same as that of a person performing a variety of tasks, a new study reports.

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·July 8, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows Link Between Inflammation in Maternal Blood and Schizophrenia in Offspring

The presence of C-reactive protein in pregnant women's blood appears to be associated with a greater risk of schizophrenia in their offspring, a new study reports.

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·July 7, 2014·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation Leads to Symptoms of Schizophrenia

A new study reports that 24 hours of sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms similar to schizophrenia in healthy people.

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·July 3, 2014·4 min read

Schizophrenia Associated Gene Variation Affects Brain Cell Development

Researchers discover people missing a certain small part of the genome are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·June 7, 2014·3 min read

New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism and Schizophrenia

Researchers describe how early life exposure to air pollution produces significant brain changes, including enlargement of the part of the brain seen in humans with autism and schizophrenia.

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·June 5, 2014·4 min read

Brain Circuit Problem Likely Sets Stage for The Voices That Are Symptom of Schizophrenia

Researchers report a disruption in a brain circuit could contribute to the auditory hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.

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·June 4, 2014·4 min read

Regulating Brain Activity to Improve Attention

Researchers discover balanced activity in the prefrontal cortex is essential for attention.

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·May 28, 2014·4 min read

Uncovering Clues to the Genetic Cause of Schizophrenia

Researchers suggest the overall number and nature of genetics mutations, rather than any single mutation, influences an individual's risk of developing schizophrenia.