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Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations
Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&
Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetStandardized incidence rate for a) any psychiatric disorder, b) depressive disorders, c) anxiety disorders, d) stress-related disorders, e) eating disorders, f) attention

Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetStandardized incidence rate for a) any psychiatric disorder, b) depressive disorders, c) anxiety disorders, d) stress-related disorders, e) eating disorders, f) attention
Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

byTrinity College DublinSignificant correlations between sustained attention and substance use across timepoints. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.97150.3Lower attention abilit

Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life

byTrinity College DublinSignificant correlations between sustained attention and substance use across timepoints. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.97150.3Lower attention abilit
Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:

Research highlights STON2 variations involved in synaptic dysfunction and schizophrenia-like behaviors

byScience China PressSTON2307Pro851Alaknockin mice exhibited deficits in synaptic function and schizophrenia-like behaviors, which could be restored by haloperidol administration. Credit:
Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou

Survey of mental health and exposure to blasts reveals differences among displaced people who remained in Ukraine

byPublic Library of ScienceResidential buildings in Ukrainian city destroyed by war. Credit: Uscinay, CC0Researchers from the International Blast Injury Research Network at the University of Sou
Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents

Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Eren Li from PexelsSleep and sleep disturbances have consequences for the development of adolescents and young adults. In a new article, resear

Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Eren Li from PexelsSleep and sleep disturbances have consequences for the development of adolescents and young adults. In a new article, resear
Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

byVirginia TechNewly published data from the Abecedarian Project illustrate the long-term effects of early childhood education intervention on IQ scores, showing sex differences across treated a

Early active learning boosts skills for children born into extreme poverty, but gains fade for Black boys, study shows

byVirginia TechNewly published data from the Abecedarian Project illustrate the long-term effects of early childhood education intervention on IQ scores, showing sex differences across treated a
Study on origins of schizophrenia in the brain offers hope for targeted treatments, better diagnosis

Study on origins of schizophrenia in the brain offers hope for targeted treatments, better diagnosis

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityExperimental design and methodology of epicenter mapping. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adk6063A group of scientists are hopefu

Study on origins of schizophrenia in the brain offers hope for targeted treatments, better diagnosis

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityExperimental design and methodology of epicenter mapping. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adk6063A group of scientists are hopefu
Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou

Nixing narcolepsy nightmares: Novel therapeutic approach used to combat nightmares, first-of-its-kind study shows

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityNightmare severity for each participant at baseline and posttreatment. Scores above 10 are indicative of nightmare disorder. CBT-N, Cognitive Behaviou
New study reveals high rates of missed GP appointments among patients with ADHD

New study reveals high rates of missed GP appointments among patients with ADHD

byUniversity of AberdeenCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsPatients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 60% to 90% more likely to miss appointments with their doctors, c

New study reveals high rates of missed GP appointments among patients with ADHD

byUniversity of AberdeenCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsPatients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) are 60% to 90% more likely to miss appointments with their doctors, c
Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &