Psychology & Intimacy A Common Schizophrenia Symptom Linked to a Specific Gene Mutation and Brain Circuit May 9, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A fundamental challenge in schizophrenia, the profound difficulty in integrating new information to update one’s understanding of the world, has been pinpointed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: UC Berkeley Scientists Uncover Brain Circuit Regulating Growth Hormone May 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep is far more than a period of restorative inactivity; it is a vital period of active physiological restoration and crucial development. Beyond its well-known role in alleviating fatigue,…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: UC Berkeley Scientists Map Brain Circuit Crucial for Growth Hormone Regulation and Overall Health April 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep is far more than a passive period of rest; it is a dynamic and vital biological process actively engaged in the rebuilding and maintenance of the human body.…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking a Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Pinpoint Gene Mutation Disrupting Brain Circuit Crucial for Adapting to New Information April 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has illuminated a potential biological mechanism underlying a core cognitive deficit in schizophrenia: the struggle to integrate new information and…
Psychology & Intimacy A Genetic Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Uncover a Brain Circuit Crucial for Adapting to New Information April 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A fundamental challenge in understanding and treating schizophrenia lies in its complex nature, particularly the profound difficulties individuals experience in integrating new information with their existing understanding of the world.…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep: UC Berkeley Scientists Unravel Brain Circuit Crucial for Growth Hormone Regulation April 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep, often perceived solely as a restorative period for the mind and body, plays a far more active and complex role in physiological processes than previously understood. Beyond simply…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Sleep-Growth Hormone Connection: UC Berkeley Scientists Map Crucial Brain Circuit April 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep is far more than a passive period of rest; it is a dynamic biological process essential for comprehensive bodily repair and development. Beyond its well-known role in restoring…
Psychology & Intimacy A Gene Mutation in the Brain Circuit of Belief Updating May Underlie Key Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia April 3, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker MIT Researchers Uncover Potential Mechanism for Difficulty Processing New Information in Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, a complex and often debilitating mental health condition, is characterized by a constellation of symptoms that can…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain Circuit Controlling Growth Hormone Release During Sleep Uncovered March 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep is far more than a period of passive rest; it is a dynamic and critical phase for bodily regeneration. During these restorative hours, the body actively rebuilds itself,…
