A research team led by Dr. C. Robert Cloninger has shown that schizophrenia is caused by eight distinct genetic disorders, each disorder presenting with its own specific set of symptoms. Dr. Cloninger is a Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the Washington University in St. Louis, MO and has been long interested in the genetic components of schizophrenia. The research team’s findings could … [Read more...]
Medicaid Problems – Shooting Spree Lead To Medical Legislation Debate
Is it necessary for people with serious mental issues to get psychiatric care? After the last Friday spree in California, the question of whether the country needs to change its standard for civil commitment, which allows people to be hospitalized against their will rises again. On Friday night a 22-year-old college student identified as Elliot Rodger stabbed three people to death at his … [Read more...]
Electric Scalp, Brain Stimulation Can Trigger Lucid Dreams – Study
A potential way of inducing lucid dreaming in sleepers has been unraveled by the scientists. According to a study it can be done by applying mild electrical currents to their scalps. Lucid dreaming is the process in which a sleeper recognizes they are dreaming i.e. they may even be able to control their dream's plot and manipulate their behavior. "The key finding is that you can, … [Read more...]
