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Flu in Pregnancy May Quadruple Child's Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Flu in pregnant mothers has
been linked to a nearly
fourfold increased risk that
their child might develop
bipolar disorder in
adulthood. The findings add
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Dynamic Behavior of Progenitor Cells in Brain Discovered
By monitoring the behavior
of a class of cells in the
brains of living mice,
neuroscientists have
discovered that these cells
remain highly dynamic in the
... > full story
Ordinary Skin Cells Morphed Into Functional Brain Cells
Researchers have discovered
a technique that directly
converts skin cells to the
type of brain cells
destroyed in patients with
multiple sclerosis, cerebral
... > full story
Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms
Research has shown that
children at risk of
developing schizophrenia
have brains that function
differently than those not
... > full story
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Faulty Energy Production in Brain Cells Leads to Disorders Ranging from Parkinson's to Intellectual Disability
May 16, 2013 — Neuroscientists have shown for the first time that dysfunctional mitochondria in brain cells can lead to learning disabilities. The link between dysfunctional mitochondria and Parkinson's disease is ... > full story -
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Is Connected to Reduced IQ
May 16, 2013 — The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional ... > full story -
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Sniffing out Schizophrenia
April 29, 2013 — Scientists have developed an innovative method for diagnosing schizophrenia by collecting neural tissues from the nose. The finding could lead to early detection of the disease, giving rise to vastly ... > full story -
High Levels of Glutamate in Brain May Kick-Start Schizophrenia: Implications for Early Diagnosis and New Treatment Strategies
April 18, 2013 — An excess of the brain neurotransmitter glutamate may cause a transition to psychosis in people who are at risk for schizophrenia. The findings suggest a potential diagnostic tool for identifying ... > full story -
Multiple Genes Robustly Contribute to Schizophrenia Risk in Replication Study
April 9, 2013 — Multiple genes contribute to risk for schizophrenia and appear to function in pathways related to transmission of signals in the brain and immunity, according to an international ... > full story -
Brain Cell Signal Network Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Risk in Families
April 3, 2013 — New genetic factors predisposing to schizophrenia have been uncovered in five families with several affected relatives. These gene variants weaken NMDA receptors. Found throughout the brain, NMDA ... > full story -
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Urinary Tract Infections 29 Times More Likely in Schizophrenia Relapse
April 3, 2013 — Schizophrenia patients experiencing relapse are 29 times more likely than healthy individuals to have a urinary tract infection, researchers ... > full story -
Primary Care Physicians Missing Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness
March 21, 2013 — Primary care providers could help people with warning signs of psychosis get critical early treatment and potentially reduce the current burden on emergency departments and inpatient units, finds a ... > full story -
Altered Brain Activity Responsible for Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia
March 20, 2013 — Cognitive problems with memory and behavior experienced by individuals with schizophrenia are linked with changes in brain activity; however, it is difficult to test whether these changes are the ... > full story -
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The Mysterious GRIN3A and the Cause of Schizophrenia
March 14, 2013 — Since the 1960s, psychiatrists have been hunting for substances made by the body that might accumulate in abnormally high levels to produce the symptoms associated with schizophrenia. In particular, ... > full story
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