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Matters of mind and art
The Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS, a research venture launched in 2023, will commemorate World Bipolar Day on March 30 the birthday of the iconic artist Vincent van Gogh, by delving into the captivating fusion of science and art.
Variations in Bipolar Disorder: Insights from and Treatment Implications in Indian Patients
The DBT/Wellcome Trust India welcomed 15 Early Career Fellows this year. This article introduces the research project of Dr. Biju Viswanath, DBT/WT India Alliance Intermediate Fellow in the Clinical and Public Health.
Pune, now a home to India Science Fest
At more than 30 interactive stalls, students can learn about science concepts, including some set up by the industry. The fest also has fun competitions in science photography, science fiction writing, explaining one’s thesis to younger children, with prizes worth Rs 5 lakh.
Virtual screening of international dementia documentary at NIMHANS fosters...
Experts emphasised the critical role of awareness and destigmatisation in addressing the challenges posed by dementia and its contribution to a holistic understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals and communities.
Mansukh Madaviya inaugurates Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS
The Centre for Brain and Mind was launched in collaboration with National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) with the contribution of Rs 100 crore from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind launched at NCBS Bengaluru
The centre is an outcome of a ₹100 crore grant to NCBS and NIMHANS for long-term research, and to build capacity for both research and practice in the mental health field
Evolution of immune mechanisms can shape genetic risk of mental illness
How changes to our genome caused by natural selection increase the risk of mental illnesses is a deep biological issue
Adverse childhood impacts adult mental health: Study
The disturbing experiences that occur during early life have far-reaching consequences impacting adulthood, findings of the latest study by three Bengaluru institutes that observed 509 families for more than three years, show.
Genes implicated in bipolar disorder identified
The team studied a large family with many affected members and identified the relevant gene variations linked to the disorder
Early life stress can modify DNA expression, a study finds
Researchers studied 50 children of parents with alcoholism
Mutations that influence bipolar disorder, schizophrenia identified
Researchers have identified 42 rare mutations in the genes implicated in very severe mental disorders