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A fetus in the womb

Faulty placenta may explain why some people get schizophrenia

29 May 2018

A poorly-working placenta may affect brain development in the womb, and this could explain the link between pregnancy complications and schizophrenia
A brain implant

Brain implant for OCD surprisingly helps alleviate diabetes too

23 May 2018

A person who has a brain implant for OCD has had an unexpected side-effect: better blood sugar control. The finding reveals the brain has a role in diabetes

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