Studying the OCD cycle
Researchers at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed a new model of obsessive-compulsive disorder based on principles of reinforcement learning. This model…
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Brain activity during sleep differs in young people with genetic risk of psychiatric disorders
The brain activity patterns during sleep shed light on the neurobiology behind a genetic condition called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS) and could be used as…
Breakthrough results in developing an oral insulin tablet
A team of University of British Columbia researchers working on developing oral insulin tablets as a replacement for daily insulin injections have made a game-changing…
Molecular brain changes linked to APOE4, the main susceptibility gene for Alzheimer’s disease
Recent breakthroughs have revealed a great deal about Alzheimer’s disease, but researchers have yet to paint a complete picture of how genetic risk for the…
Clear expectations are instrumental for employees with autism
In addition to combating stigma in the workplace, employees with autism are challenged with navigating systems developed for the neurotypical. This means that supervisors and…
Diabetes detection is far better than previous estimates
Diabetes can have major consequences for the health and quality of life of affected people, especially when left undiagnosed. Fortunately, doctors are able to diagnose…
Possible new cancer treatment target discovered
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a previously unknown mechanism controlling tumor growth in cultured cells and mice. This discovery may potentially enable…