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Psychiatric disorders
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mouse brain patterns hint at why
Communication between neurons (illustration) in two separate brain regions is patchy in mice that are susceptible to severe…
New schizophrenia drug could treat Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: K H Fung/Science Photo Library Since a schizophrenia drug, the first in decades with an innovative mechanism…
Blood test could help diagnose bipolar disorder — but some researchers are sceptical
Scientists have developed a blood test that uses biomarkers to help diagnose bipolar disorder.Credit: John Thys/Reporters/Science Photo Library…
The huge toll of PhDs on mental health: data reveal stark effects
The pressure to collect data, generate results and find jobs can be overwhelming for doctoral researchers.Credit: PeopleImages/Getty A…
Revolutionary drug for schizophrenia wins US approval
Brain activity is shown in gold (artist’s illustration). A newly approved antipsychotic achieves its effects by activating brain…
Detecting hidden brain injuries
A physiotherapist assists a woman who has experienced a traumatic brain injury with rehabilitation exercises. Credit: Amelie-Benoist/BSIP/Science Photo…
MDMA therapy for PTSD rejected by FDA panel
MDMA has been tested as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder but has now garnered a vote of…
Neural pathways for reward and relief promote fentanyl addiction
Nature, Published online: 22 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01361-5 Neuroscientists find that two distinct neural pathways are responsible for the…
scientists wake up to the mental-health toll of climate change
Every year for six years, Laureen Wamaitha hoped that her fields in Kenya would flourish. Every year, she’d…
Green space near home has an antidepressant effect
Green surroundings can benefit mental health, according to a study of almost 410,000 UK residents1. The analysis found…