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Gene Knockout May Cheer Up Mice
A gene in the brain that was
not previously linked to
mood disorders could have a
role in biopolar,
depression, and
schizophrenic conditions. ... > full story
Bipolar Disorder: Manic Mouse Made With One Gene Missing
Bipolar Disorder (BPD or
manic-depressive illness) is
one of the most serious of
all mental disorders,
affecting millions of
individuals worldwide.
... > full story
Wearable Technology Helps Monitor Mental Illness
A novel device called a
"LifeShirt" -- a
computerized vest that
continuously monitors the
patient's movements -- shows
that patterns of movements
... > full story
Delayed Treatment Of Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder Results In Negative Outcome In Adults
Bipolar disorder is
estimated to affect
approximately 1-3 percent of
adults, but also can affect
children and adolescents.
... > full story
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Does Borna Disease Virus Cause Mental Illness?
January 31, 2012 — Over the past 30 years, numerous studies have linked Borna disease virus with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder and dementia, but study results have been ... > full story -
PCE in Drinking Water Linked to an Increased Risk of Mental Illness, Study Suggests
January 20, 2012 — The solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) widely used in industry and to dry clean clothes is a neurotoxin known to cause mood changes, anxiety, and depression in people who work with it. To date ... > full story -
Schizophrenia Diagnosis Associated With Progressive Brain Changes Among Adolescents
January 2, 2012 — Adolescents diagnosed with schizophrenia and other psychoses appear to show greater decreases in gray matter volume and increases in cerebrospinal fluid in the frontal lobe compared to healthy ... > full story -
Rare Genetic Mutations Linked to Bipolar Disorder
December 21, 2011 — Scientists report that abnormal sequences of DNA known as rare copy number variants, or CNVs, appear to play a significant role in the risk for early onset bipolar ... > full story -
Opioid Abuse Linked to Mood and Anxiety Disorders
December 13, 2011 — Researchers find that mood and anxiety disorders are highly associated with non-medical prescription opioid ... > full story -
Post-Partum Psychiatric Episodes Associated With Increased Risk of Developing Bipolar Affective Disorder, Study Finds
December 5, 2011 — Experiencing a psychiatric episode within the first 30 days post-partum appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar affective disorder, according to a new ... > full story -
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New Biochemical Changes Found in Children With ADHD
December 5, 2011 — A new study shows that children with ADHD have nearly 50 percent less of a protein that is important for attention and learning. The finding may mean that there are other biochemical disturbances in ... > full story -
Precise Early Diagnosis of Psychotic Disorders Possible
November 2, 2011 — Functional psychosis can be diagnosed from the first indications of the patient, thanks to affective symptomatology. Depressive moods, hyperactivity and lack of concentration are affective symptoms ... > full story -
Gene Regulatory Protein Is Reduced in Bipolar Disorder
October 25, 2011 — A new study provides evidence that changes in gene regulation may contribute to the development of bipolar disorder. Researchers found low levels of a transcription factor in the brain's prefrontal ... > full story -
Twin Study Reveals Epigenetic Alterations of Psychiatric Disorders
September 21, 2011 — In the first study to systematically investigate genome-wide epigenetic differences in a large number of psychosis discordant twin-pairs, new research provides further evidence that epigenetic ... > full story
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