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Glial Cells Supply Nerve Fibres With Energy-Rich Metabolic Products
Around 100 billion neurons
in the human brain enable us
to think, feel and act. They
transmit electrical impulses
to remote parts of the bra ... > full story
New Genes Contributing to Autism Discovered; Genetic Links Between Neurodevelopment and Psychiatric Disorders
A new approach to
investigating hard-to-find
chromosomal abnormalities
has identified 33 genes
associated with autism and
... > full story
Genetic Risk and Stressful Early Infancy Join to Increase Risk for Schizophrenia
Working with genetically
engineered mice and the
genomes of thousands of
people with schizophrenia,
researchers say they now
... > full story
Gene Therapy Boosts Brain Repair for Demyelinating Diseases
Our bodies are full of tiny
superheroes -- antibodies
that fight foreign invaders,
cells that regenerate, and
structures that ensure our
systems run smoothly. One
... > full story
- Glial Cells Supply Nerve Fibres With Energy-Rich Metabolic Products
- New Genes Contributing to Autism Discovered; Genetic Links Between Neurodevelopment and Psychiatric Disorders
- Genetic Risk and Stressful Early Infancy Join to Increase Risk for Schizophrenia
- Gene Therapy Boosts Brain Repair for Demyelinating Diseases
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How Early Social Deprivation Impairs Long-Term Cognitive Function
September 13, 2012 — Children who suffer severe neglect have cognitive impairments as adults. A new study shows for the first time how functional impairments arise: Social isolation during early life prevents brain's ... > full story -
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Record 4.02 Billion Prescriptions in United States in 2011
September 12, 2012 — People in the United States took more prescription drugs than ever last year, with the number of prescriptions increasing from 3.99 billion (with a cost of $308.6 billion) in 2010 to 4.02 billion ... > full story -
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Increased Off Label Antipsychotic Drug Use Found Among Children
September 10, 2012 — A national study shows increased use of powerful antipsychotic drugs to treat publicly insured children over the last decade. The study found a 62 percent increase in the number of Medicaid-enrolled ... > full story -
With a Little Training, Signs of Schizophrenia Are Averted
August 22, 2012 — Animals that literally have holes in their brains can go on to behave as normal adults if they've had the benefit of a little cognitive training in adolescence. That's according to new work featuring ... > full story -
External Stimulation Impacts White Matter Development in the Postnatal Brain, Study Finds
August 13, 2012 — Researchers have found that external stimulation has an impact on the postnatal development of a specific region of the brain. The study used sensory deprivation to look at the growth and collection ... > full story -
New Drug Target for Schizophrenia Identified
August 13, 2012 — Finding provides new drug development opportunity in this hard-to-treat ... > full story -
Possible Clue to Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
July 31, 2012 — Researchers have found that one or more substances produced by a type of immune cell in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may play a role in the disease's progression. The finding could lead to new ... > full story -
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Genetic Link to Rapid Weight Gain from Antipsychotics Discovered
July 17, 2012 — Scientists have discovered two genetic variants associated with the substantial, rapid weight gain occurring in nearly half the patients treated with antipsychotic medications, according to two ... > full story -
Two Biological Risk Factors for Schizophrenia Linked
July 17, 2012 — Researchers say they have discovered a cause-and-effect relationship between two well-established biological risk factors for schizophrenia previously believed to be independent of one ... > full story -
Using Biomarkers to Identify and Treat Schizophrenia
July 11, 2012 — Scientists have identified a set of laboratory-based biomarkers that can be useful for understanding brain-based abnormalities in schizophrenia. The measurements, known as endophenotypes, could ... > full story
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