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ATP1A3 gene mutations associated with infantile forms of schizophrenia
Scientists have identified novel genes associated with a specific form of schizophrenia the discovery will aid diagnosis and development of treatments...
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Cell types underlying schizophrenia identified
Scientists have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia, the findings offer a roadmap for the development of new therapies to target the condition...
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Study changes long-held concepts of cell decoding
NIH scientists discover macromolecular complexes that could enable medication development...
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Helpful B cells lend a hand to developing neurons
Researchers at Osaka University have identified an immune cell that promotes the growth of neuron-supporting cells in the developing mouse brain.
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DRD2 crystal structure provides antipsychotic drug development tool
Crystal structure of the dopamine 2 receptor bound to an antipsychotic drug provides a much-needed discovery in the quest to create effective drugs with fewer side effects...
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Thorase protein may be linked to schizophrenia
Epilepsy drug reverses anti-social behaviours in mice with genes that produce variant proteins...
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Tracking down genetic influences on brain disorders
Researchers have presented a systematic catalogue of specific variable locations in the genome that influence gene activity in the human hippocampus...
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Research shows promise for VR in mental health care
A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to new research.
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Changes in RNA splicing: a new mechanism for genetic risk in schizophrenia
New research has identified sections of DNA associated with altered regulation of gene expression underlying schizophrenia.
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Harvard researchers develop multiregional brain-on-a-chip
Harvard University researchers have developed a multiregional brain-on-a-chip that models the connectivity between three distinct regions of the brain.
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Shedding light on the role of the immune system in schizophrenia
20 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
It had been suspected that the illness was an autoimmune disorder but now scientists have found strong evidence that schizophrenia is different...
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GFE3 protein has the potential to modify brain function and memory
7 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain's connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function...
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LDC and Boehringer Ingelheim join forces to discover schizophrenia treatment
11 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Boehringer Ingelheim will have the option of exclusive rights to a new compound for the treatment of schizophrenia to be discovered and developed at the LDC...