Researchers have found a link between the reduced activity of a mood-regulating neurotransmitter in the brain and bipolar mania.
In a breakthrough study, researchers have identified a potential root cause of acute manic symptoms among people with bipolar disorder. Characterized by periods of extreme highs followed by long-lasting depression, bipolar disorder can have harmful effects on patients and their loved ones.
The new study, led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, is the first to discover a relationship between manic symptoms experienced by people with bipolar and a decrease in dopamine transporter density.
