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·March 31, 2019·3 min read

30 Genes Associated with Schizophrenia Identified

A new phenotype atlas assisted researchers in identifying 30 genes associated with an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. Single-cell RNA sequencing revealed an essential role for the transcription factor znf536 in the development of forebrain neurons associated with social behavior and stress.

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·April 9, 2019·3 min read

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuries

Animal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.

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·September 26, 2021·5 min read

Augmented Reality Helps Tackle Fear of Spiders

A newly developed augmented reality smartphone app may help reduce the fear of spiders for arachnophobes.

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·December 27, 2017·3 min read

Callous and Unemotional Traits Show in Brain Structure of Boys Only

University of Basel researchers reveal the volume of the anterior insula, a brain area associated with emotion and empathy, is larger in boys who express higher levels of callous-unemotional traits.

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·November 25, 2016·4 min read

Depression Affects the Stomach and Anxiety Affects the Skin in Young People

Researchers have identified that some physical diseases tend to occur more frequently in young people who have previously suffered from certain mental disorders.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 28, 2017·4 min read

Designed Proteins May Help Treat Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers have designed two proteins that are able to stabilize cell scaffolding linking to muscle fibers, restoring muscle structure and function. The two proteins also were able to significantly prolong survival in animal models of muscular dystrophy.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·June 16, 2017·2 min read

Distant Brain Regions Selectively Recruit Stem Cells

A new study reports long distance neural connections can target pools of stem cells in their niche and stimulate them to produce subtypes of olfactory bulb neurons.

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·September 26, 2018·3 min read

Diversity in the Brain: How Millions of Neurons Become Unique

A new mathematical model has shown how different gene variants enable random diversity in neurons.

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·May 6, 2021·4 min read

Exercise Aids the Cognitive Development of Children Born Preterm

Using exercise programs that help boost motor skills can help reduce problems with impulse control and aid cognitive development in children born preterm.

Featured Neuroethics Neuroscience

·January 18, 2018·3 min read

From Healthcare to Warfare: How to Regulate Brain Technology

University of Basel bioethicists have outlined a new biosecurity framework for neurotechnology. They call for regulations to protect the mental privacy and integrity of those the technologies are used on.

Autism Featured Genetics

·August 5, 2020·4 min read

How a Gene Alteration Modifies Social Behavior in Autism

Researchers have uncovered a link between the Nlgn3 gene and the oxytocin signaling pathway in mouse models of ASD. Nlgn3 disrupts the oxytocin signaling pathway in neurons in the reward system, consequentially resulting in reduced social interactions in mice.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 16, 2020·3 min read

How exercise supports your mental fitness

Longer duration of exercise, and not higher total extent of activity, shows the most promise for improved cognitive performance over longer periods of time.

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