Major disorders of mind and brain
Article Abstract:
Heredity shapes schizophrenia and manic depressive disorder, which are also accompanied by major biochemical and structural changes in the brain. The biochemical, anatomical and hereditary foundations of schizophrenia and manic depressive disorder are reviewed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Aging brain, aging mind
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Structural and chemical modifications of the brain due to aging become apparent in most people between age 50 and 70, although a decline in intelligence is not noticeable in many people.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Trouble in mind
Article Abstract:
Scientists should continue to study consciousness and the relationship between mind and brain even though these constructs may never be fully understood.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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