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 a Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Pinpoint Gene Mutation Disrupting Brain’s Reality Update Mechanism April 10, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A common, debilitating hallmark of schizophrenia is a profound difficulty in integrating new information, fundamentally impairing an individual’s ability to understand and navigate the world. This cognitive deficit cascades into…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Validation of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire in Regular Meditators and Persons with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders April 4, 2026 Lina Irawan A significant study has rigorously examined the psychometric properties of the Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ), a crucial tool for understanding psychological flexibility, across diverse populations. The research, published in Frontiers…
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…
