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UCLA Research Team Reports Hyperactivity in the Brain May Cause Depression Symptoms

On March 9, 2012 By

A recent story published by ScienceDaily reported that hyperactivity in multiple parts of the brain could be the explanation behind multiple symptoms of depression.  The article, based on research by UCLA, reported that although previous research on depression has looked for an individual part of the brain that is affected by the condition, there is [...]

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By reprogramming skin cells into brain cells, scientists gain new insights into mental disorders

On October 21, 2011 By

ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2011) — Using skin cells from patients with mental disorders, scientists are creating brain cells that are now providing extraordinary insights into afflictions like schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. For many poorly understood mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or autism, scientists often wish they could turn back the clock to uncover what has [...]

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Brain memory finding may help schizophrenia research

On October 21, 2011 By

updated 10/5/2011 12:21:49 PM ET 2011-10-05T16:21:49 LONDON — A variation in a part of the brain may explain why some people have a better memory of reality than others and could advance understanding of brain disorders like schizophrenia, scientists said on Tuesday. [...]

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