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·December 3, 2025·5 min read

Cognitive Profiles in Schizophrenia Are Being Ignored

A major scientific review reveals a deep knowledge gap in how cognition is affected when schizophrenia and personality disorders occur together. Despite the high prevalence and severe outcomes tied to this dual diagnosis, only a small number of rigorous studies have ever examined cognitive functioning in this group.

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·September 4, 2025·5 min read

Astrocyte Disruption Tied to Depression After Childhood Stress

Researchers have shown that astrocytes in the lateral hypothalamus play a pivotal role in how stress shapes behavior, particularly after early-life adversity. In mice, stress led to smaller, less branched astrocytes and abnormal orexin neuron activity, with sex-specific patterns in activity levels.

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·May 29, 2025·5 min read

Caffeine Disrupts Sleep Brainwaves and Delays Nighttime Recovery

A new study reveals that caffeine increases the complexity of brain activity during sleep, especially in younger adults, potentially disrupting the brain’s ability to recover overnight. Researchers used EEG and AI to analyze sleep in 40 adults after caffeine or placebo intake, identifying less predictable brain signals and increased wake-like brainwave patterns.

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·May 7, 2025·6 min read

Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?

A new predictive model combining genetics with developmental milestones may help forecast which autistic children are at risk of developing intellectual disabilities. In a large study of over 5,600 children, researchers were able to correctly predict 10% of such cases and differentiate between low and high-risk groups twice as well as current methods.

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·April 7, 2025·6 min read

ADHD and Music: Why Background Beats May Boost Study Focus

A new study explored whether young adults with ADHD are more likely to listen to background music during daily tasks. The survey, involving over 400 participants, found that individuals with ADHD prefer listening to music—especially stimulating music—while studying or playing sports.

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·January 20, 2025·6 min read

Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Teen Antisocial Behavior

A study of nearly 2,000 children found that boys exposed to violent television content at ages 3.5 to 4.5 were more likely to exhibit antisocial behaviors as teens. These behaviors included physical aggression, theft, threats, and involvement in gang fights, with no similar effects observed in girls.

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·December 16, 2024·5 min read

Endocannabinoids Hold Potential to Curb Obesity

A new study reveals that modulating endocannabinoids in the brain can reduce food intake and boost physical activity, offering a promising path to combat obesity. Researchers found that inhibiting the enzyme ABHD6 in the brain’s nucleus accumbens reduced mice’s motivation for food while increasing their interest in exercise.

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·December 6, 2024·4 min read

Facial Expressions of Pain Are Linked to Distinct Brain Activity

Facial expressions triggered by pain are deeply tied to brain activity, revealing distinct neural mechanisms compared to verbal pain reports. Researchers developed a neurobiological model, using MRI and machine learning, to predict pain-induced facial expressions.

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·November 11, 2024·7 min read

Emotional Sensitivity Linked to Anxiety and Depression Risks

A recent study reveals that seniors who are more susceptible to “emotional contagion”—feeling emotions from others—are significantly more likely to experience anxiety or depression. Researchers found that emotional sensitivity, when unmanaged, could increase the risk of psychological distress in seniors by up to tenfold. Emotional contagion, often triggered unconsciously, helps foster empathy but may strain mental health in communal living settings.

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·October 25, 2024·8 min read

Autistic Children’s Fascination with Letters Offers Learning Clues

A recent study highlights that many autistic children show an intense interest in letters and numbers, which may play a distinct role in their language development. By analyzing clinical records and interviewing parents, researchers found that 37% of autistic children had a strong interest in letters, in contrast to just 3% of non-autistic peers. This interest often emerges around 30 months, aligning with typical development timelines but diverging in how it's applied.

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·October 23, 2024·5 min read

Cannabis Use Linked to Thinner Cortex in Adolescents

Cannabis use in adolescents may lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex, a key brain region for cognitive function. Researchers found that THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, causes the shrinking of dendrites, which are crucial for neuron communication.

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·October 11, 2024·5 min read

Newly Discovered Protein Complex Shapes Synapses and Mental Health

Researchers have identified a protein complex, TrkC-PTPσ, that plays a key role in the structural organization of synapses in the brain, impacting cognitive behaviors. By studying this complex, scientists uncovered how it regulates synaptic protein phosphorylation, essential for healthy brain function. Disruptions in this protein complex led to anxiety-like behaviors in mice, providing insights into mental health conditions like anxiety and autism.

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University of Montreal

Cognitive Profiles in Schizophrenia Are Being Ignored

Astrocyte Disruption Tied to Depression After Childhood Stress

Caffeine Disrupts Sleep Brainwaves and Delays Nighttime Recovery

Can Genetics Predict Autism Intellectual Disabilities?

ADHD and Music: Why Background Beats May Boost Study Focus

Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Teen Antisocial Behavior

Endocannabinoids Hold Potential to Curb Obesity

Facial Expressions of Pain Are Linked to Distinct Brain Activity

Emotional Sensitivity Linked to Anxiety and Depression Risks

Autistic Children’s Fascination with Letters Offers Learning Clues

Cannabis Use Linked to Thinner Cortex in Adolescents

Newly Discovered Protein Complex Shapes Synapses and Mental Health

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

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