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Novel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.

Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development

Researchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.

How Political Parties Influence Our Belief, and What We Can Do About It

Valuing our identity over our accuracy leads us to accept incorrect information that aligns with the beliefs of the political party we support, researchers report.

Pioneering Technique Helps People with Schizophrenia Control Brain Activity

Researchers have developed a new technique that could allow those with schizophrenia, who do not respond to medications, to control verbal hallucinations.

Blood and Urine Tests Developed to Indicate Autism in Children

Researchers have developed new tests that could help lead to earlier diagnosis of autism.

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Brainwaves Show How Exercising to Music Bends Your Mind

Listening to music while exercising reduces focus, but boosts energy levels and enjoyment, researchers report.

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One Hour of Video Gaming Can Increase the Brain’s Ability to Focus

Researchers report playing action video games increases performance on visual selective activities. Players had increased focus on relevant visual information while suppressing less relevant information.

New Approaches in Neuroscience Show It’s Not All In Your Head

Researchers report our inner thoughts and interpretations of our experiences have consequences for both physical and mental health.

Shedding Light on Biological Roots of Individuality

Variations in specific neuromodulators in the developing nervous system may play a role in individuality, researchers report.

How Will Humans Respond to Alien Life?

How will we take the news that we are 'not alone' in the universe? Rather well, researchers say.

Link Between Hallucinations and Dopamine Not Such a Mystery

Researchers report elevated dopamine levels may make those with schizophrenia rely more on expectations, which results in them experiencing auditory hallucinations.