Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Feeling Anxious? It’s Not Just You—The ‘August Scaries’ Are Very Real
August may be all sunshine, vacations, and long days—but, for many, it also brings a sense of end-of-summer…
Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood
Summary: A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in…
Ed Vasicek: Reflections on this age of the internet | Opinion
The internet is one huge innovation. Yet we don’t know whether to celebrate or grieve its advent; its…
Bipolar Mood Shifts Linked to Insulin Signaling in the Pancreas
Summary: A new study uncovers a pancreas–hippocampus feedback loop that may help explain mood swings in bipolar disorder.…
What is BPD? Experts explain borderline personality disorder
As the use of AI therapy chatbots grows, so do potential dangers Can AI help close the mental…
New Research on Genes Linked to Stuttering Could Be ‘Life-Changing‘ for Those with Speech Disorder
An illustration of Demosthenes of Athens and a photograph of King George VI, both of whom had stutters…
An inside look at kids grief camp
Grief camp helps kids cope with loss USA Today’s David Oliver visits Wendt Center’s grief camp in Washington,…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher…
New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms
Key Questions Answered Q: Why do PTSD patients struggle to forget traumatic memories?A: The study reveals that excessive…