Month: February 2021

Feb 10 2021

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Specific genes in placenta may predict size of baby’s brain and risk for schizophrenia

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A genetic scoring of schizophrenia-related genes in the placenta can predict the size of a baby’s brain at birth and its rate of cognitive development, which, dependent on other factors,...

Feb 10 2021

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This Upcoming Movie Could Actually Help the Image of Schizophrenia

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A woman living with schizoaffective disorder shares her thoughts on why the upcoming thriller “Fear of Rain” could help the image of schizophrenia beyond stereotypes and stigma.

Feb 09 2021

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Specific genes in placenta may predict size of baby’s brain and risk for schizophrenia

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A genetic scoring of schizophrenia-related genes in the placenta can predict the size of a baby’s brain at birth and its rate of cognitive development, which, dependent on other factors,...

Feb 09 2021

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This Upcoming Movie Could Actually Help the Image of Schizophrenia

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A woman living with schizoaffective disorder shares her thoughts on why the upcoming thriller “Fear of Rain” could help the image of schizophrenia beyond stereotypes and stigma.

Feb 09 2021

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Placental Genes Linked to Schizophrenia in Later Life

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A genetic scoring of schizophrenia-related genes in the placenta can predict the size of a baby’s brain at birth and its rate of cognitive development, which, dependent on other factors,...

Feb 09 2021

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The microRNA-195 – BDNF pathway and cognitive deficits in schizophrenia patients with minimal antipsychotic medication exposure

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Cognitive impairment is a core characteristic of schizophrenia, but its underlying neural mechanisms remain poorly understood. Reduced brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein critical for …

Feb 09 2021

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COVID Especially Risky With Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia is second only to age when it comes to risk factors for dying from COVID-19, new research suggests.

Feb 09 2021

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Distinctness of mental disorders traced to differences in gene readouts

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A new study suggests that differences in the expression of gene transcripts – readouts copied from DNA that help maintain and build our cells – may hold the key to...

Feb 08 2021

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Schizophrenia patient shows signs of recovery after receiving help from ‘I-Witness’

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A schizophrenia patient is finally showing signs of recovery after getting featured and receiving help from documentary program “I-Witness.” …

Feb 08 2021

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People with schizophrenia are more likely to die of COVID-19

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A new study reveals that people with schizophrenia are almost three times more likely to die if diagnosed with COVID-19 than individuals who do not have that mental illness. More...