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Scientists are using tiny lab-grown brain models called organoids to solve mysteries about how our incredible brains develop. These breakthrough tools could lead to new treatments for autism, schizophrenia, and other brain conditions.
Scientists at MIT identified a gene mutation that causes the brain to get stuck on outdated beliefs and successfully reversed the effect in mice. The discovery opens promising new treatment paths for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia patients.
A simple retinal scan can now reveal signs of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thanks to an AI-powered kiosk bringing breakthrough diagnostics to underserved communities in India. The technology offers hope for millions who lack access to psychiatric care.
Groundbreaking conversations are changing how families support loved ones with schizophrenia, one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Advocates say simple connection—sharing meals, showing up, listening without judgment—makes all the difference.
Northwestern University researchers discovered a biomarker that could finally treat the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia that current medications miss. A synthetic protein tested in animal models successfully reversed brain abnormalities linked to memory and thinking problems.
Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a biomarker that could lead to the first effective treatment for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, potentially helping millions live independently. A single injection improved brain function in early tests with no negative side effects.
A single family just crossed $1 billion in donations to mental health research, with their latest $280 million gift funding breakthroughs in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The timing couldn't be better as federal research funding faces uncertainty.
Researchers created Hektor, a tickle robot that's helping solve age-old questions about why humans are ticklish and what it reveals about our brains. The playful experiments could lead to breakthroughs in understanding autism, schizophrenia, and how we process touch.
After losing her mother and brother for 10 years to untreated schizophrenia, Neha Kirpal co-founded Amaha to transform mental healthcare access across India. Her childhood survival became millions of people's lifeline to support.
The FDA just approved a new treatment option for people living with bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia. Bysanti offers fresh hope for millions managing these challenging mental health conditions.
UCSF researchers are using brain scans to identify who will develop schizophrenia years before psychosis starts, potentially preventing the disease entirely. Early detection could transform treatment for the 1% of people worldwide affected by this condition.
Millions living with serious mental illness just got a new treatment option. The FDA approved Bysanti, offering hope for those managing bipolar 1 disorder and schizophrenia.
The FDA just approved BYSANTI, a new medication offering hope to millions of Americans living with schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Built on more than a decade of proven safety data, this treatment represents a faster path to innovation in mental health care.
Researchers in Israel used deep-brain stimulation to dramatically reduce hallucinations in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, opening a new frontier for the 30% who don't respond to medication. One patient said the voices that controlled his life finally became quiet.
Scientists in Israel successfully reversed schizophrenia symptoms in lab trials using targeted brain stimulation, offering hope for millions who don't respond to current treatments. The breakthrough could transform care for one-third of the world's 21 million schizophrenia patients.
Three mothers whose sons developed schizophrenia are fighting to change a broken mental health system. Their advocacy is creating real solutions for families navigating one of healthcare's toughest challenges.
A groundbreaking study shows adding brexpiprazole to existing treatments helps people with schizophrenia think faster and process information better. The discovery opens new doors for treating one of the condition's most disabling symptoms that affects daily life and work.
Researchers at NYU have pinpointed exactly where those sudden flashes of insight happen in your brain, solving a mystery that's puzzled scientists for decades. The discovery could help millions with conditions like schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.
A Sydney supported housing program that helps homeless people with mental illness stay on medication is getting attention after a coroner's inquest. The model costs less than doing nothing and could prevent future tragedies.
Researchers have created the most detailed brain organoid yet, complete with a blood vessel system that mirrors the real human brain. This breakthrough could unlock new understanding of autism, schizophrenia, and dementia.
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