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Some researchers suspect these bacterial ancestors living within our cells may contribute to a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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The Mysterious, Multifaceted Cerebellum
Once thought to merely coordinate movement, this region of the brain is proving to exert greater influence on cognition, emotion, and other functions.
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Making and Breaking Connections in the Brain
The links between nerve cells, called synapses, allow us to learn and adapt, and hold clues to conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and more.
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Dopamine works as a crucial messenger in our brains, with imbalances causing a variety of brain disorders.
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As physicians attempt to identify mental illness, they face a diagnostic system that includes nearly 300 disorders. To improve the system, researchers look into genetics.
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When the Immune System Attacks the Brain
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How Genetic Studies Can Help Us Develop Treatments for Mental Illness
The drugs prescribed to treat symptoms of schizophrenia haven’t changed much in the last half-century. Now, advances in genetic studies could help scientists develop new — and better — treatments.
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The researcher discusses potential risk factors for depression and schizophrenia.
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Turning off a group of cells in the mouse brain can produce behaviors relevant to schizophrenia.
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