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- “Power Nap” Prevents Burnout; Morning Sleep Perfects a Skill
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July 2, 2002
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Evidence is mounting that sleep — even a nap — appears to enhance information processing and learning.
- Brain Signal Boosts as Monkey Nears Reward
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May 30, 2002
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Delaying gratification while working toward a goal appears to have roots in a specific brain circuit.
- Placebo, Antidepressant May Lift Depression Via Common Mechanism
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May 1, 2002
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Whether it’s a widely prescribed medication or a placebo, a successful treatment for depression must trigger a common pattern of brain activity changes, suggests a team of researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
- Timing of Chemical Signal Critical for Normal Emotional Development
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March 27, 2002
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A signaling protein suspected of malfunctioning in anxiety and mood disorders
plays a key role in the development of emotional behavior, report researchers
funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- $6 Million Grant to Expand Search for Autism Genes
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March 11, 2002
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) today awarded the first installment of an expected $6 million grant over 5 years to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for major expansion of a collaborative effort to identify autism genes.
- Scans Link 2 Key Pieces of Schizophrenia Puzzle
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January 28, 2002
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Using functional brain imaging, National Institute of Mental Health scientists for the first time have linked two key, but until now unconnected, brain abnormalities in schizophrenia.
- NIMH Awards Howard University $6.5 Million
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January 25, 2002
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Howard University Hospital Department of Psychiatry in the College of Medicine (HUCM) has been awarded $6.5 million from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for a five-year project to implement and develop research studies pertaining to mood and anxiety disorders.
