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·June 19, 2013·4 min read

Validating Maps of the Brain’s Resting State

A new study examines the relationship of fMRI maps of the brain's resting state with the brain's underlying neurological and anatomical structure.

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·July 8, 2024·5 min read

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral striatum during rewards, explaining extreme mood shifts. Reduced communication between the ventral striatum and anterior insula may contribute to these mood changes. These findings could lead to better treatments for managing bipolar disorder.

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·April 8, 2022·5 min read

Researchers Find First Strong Genetic Risk Factor for Bipolar Disorder

Rare variants of the AKAP11 gene raise the risk of developing bipolar disorder several-fold, making it the strongest risk factor gene for bipolar identified to date.

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·August 20, 2019·3 min read

Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

The brains' of first degree relatives of those with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder differ from those with no family history of the disorders. Relatives of those with bipolar disorder tend to have larger intracranial volume, while those who had a relative with schizophrenia had smaller brain volume.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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·July 7, 2020·4 min read

Brain Structural Elements in Psychiatric Disorders

Comparing data from multiple neuroimaging studies, researchers found shared brain structural abnormalities between four psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They also identified brain signatures unique to each condition.

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·June 10, 2019·4 min read

Safe to breastfeed while on bipolar meds? Jury’s still out

Previous research into the effects of lithium exposure via breastmilk are poorly designed and sparse, researchers report. Until more research is done, mothers and babies should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for lithium continuation, as discontinuing the medication could pose a significant risk for both child and parent.

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·May 12, 2021·4 min read

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

A link has been identified between psychosis and a genetic change that alters the immune system in the brain. Researchers found people with psychosis associated with bipolar disorder had decreased expression of GRK3. This led to an increased amount of kynurenic acid in the brain.

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·July 25, 2025·5 min read

Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that genes linked to mental and neurodegenerative disorders, such as autism, depression, and Parkinson’s, begin influencing brain development during the earliest fetal stages. These genes are already active in neural stem cells—the progenitors that form the brain—long before symptoms arise.

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·October 14, 2014·4 min read

Rare Genetic Disease Protects Against Bipolar Disorder

Researchers report EvC, a rare genetic disorder could protect against bipolar affective disorder.

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·June 15, 2023·6 min read

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

A new study sheds light on the strong link between cannabis use disorder and mental health conditions, indicating a much higher risk than previously thought. The research, based on data from over six million Danes, reveals that individuals with cannabis use disorder have almost double the risk of developing depression and two to three times higher risk of bipolar disorder.

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·May 22, 2025·4 min read

Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology

A new long-term study confirms that children of parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a higher risk of developing mental health issues compared to peers without parental psychiatric diagnoses. Over four years, researchers tracked 238 children and found distinct patterns of symptoms depending on whether a parent had schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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bipolar disorder

Validating Maps of the Brain’s Resting State

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

Researchers Find First Strong Genetic Risk Factor for Bipolar Disorder

Relatives of patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have distinct brain abnormalities

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Brain Structural Elements in Psychiatric Disorders

Safe to breastfeed while on bipolar meds? Jury’s still out

Brain Immune System Linked to Psychosis

Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?

Rare Genetic Disease Protects Against Bipolar Disorder

Is Cannabis Use Disorder A Stepping Stone to Mental Health Disorders?

Parental Mental Illness Raises Risk of Childhood Psychopathology

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

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