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Understanding schizophrenia through genetics and neural pathways

Our understanding of schizophrenia has increased greatly in recent years, as studies of large groups of people have identified a multitude of genetic variants that increase a person's risk of the disease.

19 Mar 2024

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

The use of antipsychotics during pregnancy isn't linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties, UNSW Sydney-led study shows – giving assurance to those concerned about continuing their medications during pregnancy.

18 Mar 2024

Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior

For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism that is directly related to human behavior.

15 Mar 2024

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School investigated brain development to understand how different areas of the brain become specialized in handling information such as vision, sound, touch and planning.

11 Mar 2024

Researchers explore the role of vitamin A in pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders

A Newcastle research team has been exploring the role of vitamin A in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders.

11 Mar 2024

Study reveals mushroom extract's superior efficacy in psychiatric treatment

New study indicates that mushroom extract might demonstrate superior efficacy compared to chemically synthesized psilocybin, especially in stimulating neuroplasticity and promoting the development of new connections between nerve cells—an essential attribute.

11 Mar 2024

The state of the union is … busy

President Joe Biden is working to lay out his health agenda for a second term, even as Congress races to finish its overdue spending bills for the fiscal year that began last October.

7 Mar 2024

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

Crym-expressing astrocytes in the striatum have been identified as key regulators of behaviors often seen in neuropsychiatric diseases, opening up new avenues for targeted therapies.

6 Mar 2024

The Brain Prize 2024 recognizes pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience

The Lundbeck Foundation has announced the recipients of The Brain Prize 2024, the world's largest award for outstanding contributions to neuroscience.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals broader elements of personal recovery for individuals at risk of mental illness

Definitions of what recovery means to people at risk of mental illness should extend beyond symptom remission into broader areas of life and wellbeing.

4 Mar 2024

UC Riverside professor receives NIH grant for neurodevelopmental disorder study

Iryna Ethell, a professor of biomedical sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, has been awarded a five-year grant of $2.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study mechanisms of hyperexcitability and seizures in neurodevelopmental disorders such as such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism.

29 Feb 2024

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Neuroscientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have found that an often-overlooked type of brain cell called glia has more of a role in brain function than previously thought.

28 Feb 2024

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Women's cardiovascular disease risks and outcomes differ throughout the lifespan from those of men, according to a collection of studies devoted to cardiovascular medicine research focused on women of all ages, published today in a special "spotlight" issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

27 Feb 2024

Study reveals how long COVID can affect brain function through vascular disruption

The neurological response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be due to brain-brain barrier (BBB) disruption.

26 Feb 2024

Decoding how bats distinguish sounds for navigation and communication

Seba's short-tailed bat (Carollia perspicillata) lives in the subtropical and tropical forests of Central and South America, where it mostly feeds on pepper fruit.

23 Feb 2024

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

Study presents the largest genome-wide association analysis on circulating retinol, identifying genes beyond the primary transport system that influence retinol levels and its broad impacts on health, including potential protective roles against schizophrenia and effects on various clinical phenotypes.

21 Feb 2024

Schizophrenia News and Research

Latest Schizophrenia News and Research

Understanding schizophrenia through genetics and neural pathways

Antipsychotic use during pregnancy not linked to childhood neurodevelopmental disorders or learning difficulties

Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior

The brain may use a single shared blueprint to guide early development, study suggests

Researchers explore the role of vitamin A in pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders

Study reveals mushroom extract's superior efficacy in psychiatric treatment

The state of the union is … busy

Key brain cells linked to repetitive behaviors in psychiatric diseases

The Brain Prize 2024 recognizes pioneering work in computational and theoretical neuroscience

Study reveals broader elements of personal recovery for individuals at risk of mental illness

UC Riverside professor receives NIH grant for neurodevelopmental disorder study

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Gender differences explored: Cardiovascular health variances in women's lifespan

Study reveals how long COVID can affect brain function through vascular disruption

Decoding how bats distinguish sounds for navigation and communication

Largest genetic study on circulating retinol reveals new insights into its impact on health

Scientists uncover brain mechanisms for social memory recall in mice

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

IU researchers develop a breakthrough new blood test for schizophrenia

Machine learning tool reads brain scans for early signs of psychosis

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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