FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 27, 2018·6 min read44 Genetic Risk Factors for Major Depression IdentifiedResearchers have identified 44 genetic risk factors for major depressive disorder. 30 of the variants are newly discovered. The team reports the genetic basis for MDD is shared with other psychological disorders and all humans carry some of the genetic risk factors identified.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 24, 2017·2 min readA Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances MemoryAcetylcholine is released in higher amounts when the brain is engaged in more challenging mental tasks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 18, 2014·2 min readA Circuit for ChangeResearchers identify a region of the hippocampus which is sensitive to small changes in familiar context.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·February 5, 2016·3 min readA Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric DisordersA new study reports DISC1, a gene that plays a role in some psychiatric illnesses, also influences the production of insulin creating pancreatic beta cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 6, 2016·3 min readA Protein With Potential to Modify Brain Function and Memory in Mice and FishA newly created protein can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the use of chemicals or drugs, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 24, 2023·3 min readAbnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic BrainsPostmortem brains of those with schizophrenia have fewer genes associated with 12-hour activity cycles in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Mitochondrial-related genes in the dlPFC did maintain a 12-hour rhythm, but their activity did not peak at normal times.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 18, 2015·4 min readAbnormal Behavior of Two Genes Possible Cause of SchizophreniaFindings could provide a new target for schizophrenia treatments.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 5, 2015·4 min readAbnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in SchizophreniaUsing a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 30, 2021·4 min readAbnormalities in How the Brain Reorganizes Prior Experiences Identified in SchizophreniaNeuroimaging study reveals abnormalities in memory replay in those with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2019·4 min readAbused or neglected children are four times more likely to develop serious mental illnessAdults who were maltreated as children have an increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety than their peers who were not abused.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·December 9, 2010·3 min readAcetylcholine and SK Channels Involved in Learning and MemoryNew research on learning describes the interaction between acetlycholine receptors and SK channels and their involvement in learning and memory. These findings could lead to new research targeting acetylcholine and SK channels to help cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia as well as help understand learning and memory better.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 17, 2019·5 min readAdolescence is the game-changer for schizophreniaTeens with schizophrenia symptoms and a genetic abnormality of chromosome 22 had significant brain atrophy in the hippocampus compared to those with the genetic variant and no psychiatric symptoms.Read More
