FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018·4 min readMore Immune Cells in Brains of Those with SchizophreniaA new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 12, 2020·5 min readMulti-center neuroimaging study offers new insights on schizophreniaThose with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome had significantly lower brain volume, as well as lower volumes in specific structures, including the thalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedPsychology·January 6, 2016·4 min readLoss of Hippocampal Cells Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reports social memory deficits in schizophrenia may be a result of a decreased number of inhibitory neurons in the CA2 region of the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2018·4 min readHow LSD Changes PerceptionResearchers report LSD triggers a reduction in functional connection between areas of the brain that govern cognitive processes, while increasing connectivity in brain networks associated with sensory functions.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·March 26, 2020·3 min readHow cognitive intelligence is a whole brain phenomenonEfficient connection pathways across the entire brain provide a neural network that supports general cognitive function and ability. Higher fractional anisotropy is associated with higher IQ.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 18, 2020·3 min readSuicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higherSuicide rates for those with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) are 170 times higher than the general population. Suicide risk is predicted by key factors including age, evidence of mood disorders and hospitalization. An increased risk of suicidal behavior in those with SSD occurrs within the first five years following diagnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 16, 2021·3 min readBlood Immune and Clotting Components Could Contribute to PsychosisA new theory proposes an imbalance of blood proteins involved in the immune system and in blood clotting networks leads to inflammation that contributes to the development of psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2019·5 min readStatins May Help Treat Serious Mental IllnessA new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2019·3 min readHow Error and Reward Signals are Organized Within the Cerebral CortexResearchers reveal how both error and reward signals are organized within the cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readResearchers Discover How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During DevelopmentResearchers have uncovered a mechanism which guides the wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 22, 2016·9 min readRare Genetic Variations Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reveals several regions of the genome where mutations increase schizophrenia risk between four- and 60-fold.Read More