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Scientists explore the negative effects of prenatal stress on offspring mental health

The link between psychological stress and physical health problems generally relates to a stress-induced immune response gone wild, with inflammation then causing damage to other systems in the body. It's a predictable cascade - except in pregnancy, research suggests.

16 Mar 2021

High levels of progesterone can reduce stress after concussion, speed recovery in females

Could birth control pills help young female athletes recover faster from concussions and reduce their symptoms?

16 Mar 2021

Executive control differences in autism may be the result of a unique approach

A new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers suggests that executive control differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be the result of a unique approach, rather than an impairment.

13 Mar 2021

Machine learning algorithm predicts risk for suicide attempt

A machine learning algorithm that predicts suicide attempt recently underwent a prospective trial at the institution where it was developed, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

13 Mar 2021

Researchers explore brain network differences between autistic and neurotypical control males and females

Around three times as many males are diagnosed with autism than females. This suggests that biological sex factors may play a role in the development and presentation of autism.

13 Mar 2021

Sound sleep plays a crucial role in healing traumatic brain injuries

Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests.

13 Mar 2021

Believing in one’s own capabilities boosts personal resilience, shows study

The unpredictable nature of life during the coronavirus pandemic is particularly challenging for many people. Not everyone can cope equally well with the uncertainty and loss of control.

11 Mar 2021

Study highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily to quit smoking

A new study published Tuesday 10 March, No Smoking Day, from King's College London highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily in order to quit smoking, and supports their effectiveness when compared to other methods of quitting, including nicotine replacement therapy or medication.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers study the effects of cocaine on patients diagnosed with schizophrenia

Alejandro Fuertes-Saiz, fourth-year Psychiatry intern at the Hospital Provincial de Castellón and doctoral candidate at the CEU Cardenal Herrera (CEU UCH) University of Valencia, along with his thesis directors, Gonzalo Haro and Ana Benito, have just published in journal Brain Science the final results of three year-long research where they have studied the effects of cocaine on patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or antisocial personality disorder.

10 Mar 2021

Study finds higher psychotic symptoms in young 'night owls' at risk of psychosis

Young people at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis have significantly higher psychotic symptoms if they are an evening person, researchers at Orygen, Australia's centre of excellence in youth mental health, have found.

10 Mar 2021

Study: COVID-19 pandemic can affect mothers and infants through immune pathways

If past natural disasters have taught us anything about their effects on pregnant women and developing babies, it is to pay close attention, for the added stress will surely have an impact on them.

10 Mar 2021

Somatic gene mutations in brain cells could contribute to schizophrenia pathology

Schizophrenia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that disrupts brain activity producing hallucinations, delusions, and other cognitive disturbances. Researchers have long searched for genetic influences in the disease, but genetic mutations have been identified in only a small fraction--fewer than a quarter--of sequenced patients.

9 Mar 2021

New brain sensor could transform our understanding of Alzheimer’s

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a tool to monitor communications within the brain in a way never before possible, and it has already offered an explanation for why Alzheimer's drugs have limited effectiveness and why patients get much worse after going off of them.

9 Mar 2021

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in collaboration the Duke University, have confirmed that monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria.

8 Mar 2021

Researchers find new way to prevent attention deficits associated with Fragile X syndrome

Mount Sinai Researchers find a new way to prevent attention deficits associated with Fragile X, a leading genetic cause of autism, in an animal model.

8 Mar 2021

Specific brain regions respond opposingly to emotions linked with loneliness and wisdom

Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is associated with considerable physical and mental health risks and increased mortality.

5 Mar 2021

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the disease is presented in a new paper.

3 Mar 2021

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Scientists explore the negative effects of prenatal stress on offspring mental health

High levels of progesterone can reduce stress after concussion, speed recovery in females

Executive control differences in autism may be the result of a unique approach

Machine learning algorithm predicts risk for suicide attempt

Researchers explore brain network differences between autistic and neurotypical control males and females

Sound sleep plays a crucial role in healing traumatic brain injuries

Believing in one’s own capabilities boosts personal resilience, shows study

Study highlights the 'clear benefit' of using e-cigarettes daily to quit smoking

Researchers study the effects of cocaine on patients diagnosed with schizophrenia

Study finds higher psychotic symptoms in young 'night owls' at risk of psychosis

Study: COVID-19 pandemic can affect mothers and infants through immune pathways

Somatic gene mutations in brain cells could contribute to schizophrenia pathology

New brain sensor could transform our understanding of Alzheimer’s

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Researchers find new way to prevent attention deficits associated with Fragile X syndrome

Specific brain regions respond opposingly to emotions linked with loneliness and wisdom

Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations

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