Molecular Psychiatry
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New view of dopamine heteromers
Although heteromeric dopamine receptors composed of both D1 and D2 subunits have been proposed to play a role in depression and schizophrenia, recent studies suggest these heteromers do not exist. Read MoreJan 23, 2015
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VU study reveals shared pathways in psychiatric disorders
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share common genetic underpinnings. Vanderbilt researchers combined high-resolution gene expression studies with gene association data to reveal signaling pathways linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Read MoreSep 18, 2014
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Study team able to disrupt ‘building blocks’ of behavior
Researchers at Vanderbilt have been able to alter mouse behavior by silencing gene expression in interneurons, distinct populations of nerve cells that are the main regulators of brain circuits. Read MoreMar 20, 2014