Mental Illness
The article we have covered in a previous week, “An emerging role for Wnt and GSK3 signaling pathways in schizophrenia” by Jacques L. Michaud was an article abo...
Month: March 2025
From Wnt to Wonder; The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia
From Wnt to Wonder → The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex and misunderstood disorder that affects emotional and physical behavior. E...
Brain Traffic Control: How Akt Keeps Your Neural Highways Running Smoothly
Imagine your brain as a bustling city. Neurons are the citizens, busily transmitting signals and information. To keep the city running smoothly, there’s a compl...
The Brain’s Hidden Modulator: How Cannabinoid Receptors Shape Neurological Health
Why Cannabinoid Receptors in the Brain Matter More Than You Think The brain is an intricate network of neurons and chemical signals, constantly adapting and res...
Unlocking the Mind: How Wnt Pathways Shape Brain Development and Schizophrenia Risk
Schizophrenia is a complicated brain health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. But even though we know a lot about it, we still don’t fully un...
Can Rats Have Schizophrenia? Current Animal Models of Schizophrenia
Artstract created by Ren Lind Schizophrenia is a disorder that can significantly affect a human’s life, but can we mimic the symptoms in rats? How can res...
Lithium’s Dual Role in Schizophrenia and Mood disorders
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects how an individual thinks, behaves, and perceives reality. While it presents with a range of symptoms, it...
It’s Not “Mental Illness” It’s Brain Health
“Mental Illness” Mental illness is often a scary phrase. It’s thought of in association with the words “disorder,” “sick,” or even worse, “crazy.” People often ...
A Genetic Pathway to Schizophrenia
Artstract created by Charlene Geraci Have you ever wondered if you are predisposed to a mental illness? Schizophrenia is thought to be a disorder of brain devel...
Dopamine – Have Researchers Found the Missing Piece to the Autism Puzzle?
Imagine a world where you never know what the person next to you is thinking or how they’re feeling. Imagine attending social events or new experiences that are...