Hypothesis: Circadian rhythm links mental disorders

A disruption in circadian rhythm is common among mental health disorders. Understanding its molecular foundation could unlock better treatments.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
Sept. 5, 2022 ~6 min

There’s a fractal pattern in Tourette syndrome tics

The tics associated with Tourette syndrome have a fractal pattern, report researchers. And, a characteristic of that pattern can predict how severe the disease will get.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
March 1, 2022 ~9 min


Tics don’t go away with time, kids just control them

Tics like excessive blinking or sniffing don't go away completely, research shows. Instead, kids just get better at suppressing them in public.

Jim Dryden-WUSTL • futurity
June 28, 2019 ~5 min

Worms stuck in repeat could clarify human diseases

A brain circuit that underlies repetitive behavior in roundworms could shed light on Tourette's and autism in humans.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
May 13, 2019 ~6 min

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