A Synapsy study has identified a new neural pathway involved in social interaction, distinct from the traditional reward system. This discovery may hold key to understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders.
Researchers found that maternal post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity in early childhood predicts child somatisation at school age. The study highlights the importance of considering family trauma history in pediatric consultations to improve patient care.
A NCCR-Synapsy study found that anxiety levels significantly impact motivation in response to stress. Highly anxious rats performed poorly on a task after exposure to stress, while less anxious ones showed better performance. The researchers identified the cerebral mechanism involved, CRHR1 receptor, and its influence on motivation.
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker, microstate D, associated with increased sleep disturbance and inattention symptoms in adults with ADHD. The study, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, provides evidence for a more precise diagnosis of the disorder.
A study reveals that blood biomarkers miR-137 and COX6A2 can distinguish between clinical sub-groups of patients with schizophrenia, offering a new tool for stratifying individuals and tailoring treatment. The discovery also highlights the critical role of oxidative stress in schizophrenia's heterogeneity.
Researchers used EEG microstate analysis to study brain dynamics in pre-school children with ASD, identifying five predominant states with distinct characteristics. This segmentation of the autism spectrum provides reliable indicators for diagnosis and therapy development.
Researchers from Synapsy have identified lactate's key features, including NADH and neurogenesis, which contribute to its antidepressant effect. Lactate restores adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus, a region crucial for memory and depression.