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·June 27, 2016·5 min read

Disrupted Immunity in the Fetal Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A new mouse study could help explain how mothers who contract CMV during pregnancy have an increased risk of their offspring developing autism and schizophrenia.

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·June 27, 2016·4 min read

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut

Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

Stress Contagion Possible Among Teachers and Students

A new study examines the link between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

Flipping a Protein Switch to Illuminate Brain Functions

Researchers have been able to selectively activate glutamate receptors.

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·June 27, 2016·6 min read

Rare Inherited Mutations Linked to Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that may contribute to the most severe forms of bipolar disorder.

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·June 27, 2016·5 min read

Overactive Immune System May Be Responsible for Cell Death in Parkinson’s

Researchers report two genes associated with Parkinson's disease are also key regulators of the immune system.

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·June 27, 2016·7 min read

Anti-Anxiety Medication Limits Empathetic Behavior in Rats

According to a new study, rats who were given the anxiolytic midazolam were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy.