New study reveals brain basis of psychopathy
Credit: Lauri Nummenmaa According to a Finnish study, the structure and function of the brain areas involved in emotions and ...
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Researchers find genes, corresponding proteins that may lead to new depression treatments
Credit: Lisa Pessin Using an innovative protein-based approach, researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and nearby Emory University ...
Profound loss of pleasure related to early-onset dementia
Brain scans reveal special case in frontotemporal dementiaCredit: University of Sydney KEY POINTS: - Loss of pleasure has been revealed ...
Milken Institute, Baszucki Brain Research Fund launch fund for bipolar disorder research
Multimillion-dollar program dedicates funds to advance understanding of bipolar disorder treatment options. Initial letters of intent due May 14, 2021.Credit: ...
Supportive partners protect relationship quality in people with depression or stress
New findings emerge from UMass Amherst newlyweds studyCredit: UMass Amherst Having a responsive, supportive partner minimizes the negative impacts of ...
Autism gene study finds widespread impact to brain’s growth signaling network
Mutations to Dyrk1a gene lead to brain undergrowth; an existing drug rescues the condition in newborn miceCredit: Damon Page Lab, ...
IU School of Medicine researchers develop blood test for depression, bipolar disorder
Credit: IU School of Medicine INDIANAPOLIS--Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While ...
The structure and function of cortical brain cells modulated by attention
This is the subject of the work by Demetrio Ferro, a researcher at the Center for Brain and Cognition, published ...
Silver linings to New Zealand lockdown
Credit: University of Otago Two thirds of New Zealanders believed there were 'silver linings' to the country's Alert Level 4 ...
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted peoples’ interactions with nature?
Credit: Dr. Soga The COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to it have changed many of the interactions that humans ...
Maternal stress in conception linked to higher chance of female foetus
Women who experience more stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girlCredit: ...
IN SILICO chronicles the promises and pitfalls of big neuroscience
Credit: Couple 3 Films April 6, 2021 - NEW YORK - With major funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, ...
Insomnia associated with more suicidal thoughts, worse disease symptoms in schizophrenia
Credit: Augusta University Insomnia is a common problem in patients with schizophrenia, and a new study reinforces a close association ...
EMS workers 3 times more likely to experience mental health issues
Credit: Syracuse University Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Syracuse, N.Y. - Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the ...