NIH/NIMH Research News Update 10-17-09

On October 17, 2009, in Medical Science, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD

The National Institutes of Health / Mental Health (NIH/NIMH) Research News Update for October 2009 details very interesting and, at times, cutting-edge research. For example, scientists have started to assemble the first Transcriptional Atlas of Human Brain Development, patterns of cerebral “neuronal avalanches” in may be related to mental illness, high tech robots may have helped find a new treatment compound for Alzheimer’s disease, research on gene regulation of psychiatric disorders and Autism will receive a major boost in funds and research, and much more.

Here are the NIH/NIMH Research News Update for October 17, 2009:

Enjoy.

CFisher

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in biopsychosocial approaches to health and wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCIA). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dr. Fisher maintains a private practice in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers individual therapy, group therapy, and neurofeedback. You can learn more here: http://www.christopherfisherphd.com Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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