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·September 7, 2018·3 min read

The Evolution of Psychiatric Disorders and Personality Traits

Researchers have identified a gene that has evolved through natural selection and is implicated in psychiatric disorders and personality traits. The study suggests natural selection has helped shaped our psychiatric traits and helped to maintain human diversity.

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·December 26, 2019·7 min read

Early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

Exposure to household pet dogs in the early years of life was associated with a significantly decreased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia later in life.

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·October 2, 2017·3 min read

Shared Genetics in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

According to researchers, a genetic variant changes the expression of the SNAP25 protein, impacting information processing between brain areas associated with regulating emotions. Researchers report this may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

Mutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial Disease

Researchers report mitochondrial dysfunction may affect the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with ANT1 mutations. The findings may provide insight into the origins of bipolar disorder.

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·March 25, 2014·7 min read

First Stem Cell Study of Bipolar Disorder Yields Promising Results

Stem cell model develops neurons which behave and respond differently to lithium, opening the door for potential new treatments for bipolar disorder, researchers report.

Image shows brain scans of a person with bipolar disorder.

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·June 12, 2017·8 min read

AI That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports artificial intelligence used by the military to help shoot down fighter planes can accurately predict treatment outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.

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·June 11, 2019·3 min read

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Combining neuroimaging data with machine learning, researchers have identified patterns of brain activation during reward anticipation, associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder. The patterns of neural activation predict the severity of mania symptoms in young adults who have not yet developed the disorder.

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·February 5, 2018·5 min read

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·May 4, 2016·8 min read

Common Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.

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·June 8, 2015·3 min read

Does Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.

This is a brain scan with areas associated with bipolar disorder highlighted.

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·February 13, 2014·5 min read

Understanding the Basic Biology of Bipolar Disorder

Researchers use new approach to identify genetic components of bipolar disorder.

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·January 7, 2019·3 min read

Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses

Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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