How the brain's little blue dot regulates your sleep
The locus coeruleus is emerging as a major new area of research interest, with many important functions such as regulating ...
Psychosis-inducing lesions affect a common brain circuit in the hippocampus, research reveals
A new study investigated the brain circuits involved in psychosis—a condition characterized by delusions, hallucinations, ...
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Subtle DNA changes shaped human brain evolution
Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.
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Identifying key brain circuit opens doors for new psychosis treatments
Our study investigated the brain circuits involved in psychosis-a condition characterized by delusions, hallucinations, ...
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Neurons discovered that tell us when to stop eating
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a unique group of neurons in the mouse brain that command the animal to ...
Mystery solved: New study reveals how DNA repair genes play a major role in Huntington's disease
A new UCLA Health study has discovered in mouse models that genes associated with repairing mismatched DNA are critical in eliciting damages to neurons that are most vulnerable in Huntington's disease ...
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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive. For patients with ...
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Co-located cell types help drive aggressive brain tumors
A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research.
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Research spotlight: Mapping lesions that cause psychosis to a human brain circuit and proposed stimulation target
Andrew Pines, MD, MA, a resident in the Department of Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a researcher in the ...
The Grassroots Campaign To Save a Man From Court-Ordered Shock Therapy
Despite severe risks and without a crime committed, a Minnesota judge authorized doctors to forcibly administer ...
Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction to mood disorders such as depression, disrupted sleep can often exacerbate symptoms and make it harder to stay on treatment.