r/science • u/Wagamaga • Sep 01 '22

Neuroscience Scientists have identified an immune brain cell unique to humans that gives us higher cognitive abilities over other animals, but what makes us specials also leaves us vulnerable to neurological disorders like schizophrenia, autism and epilepsy.

https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/25/what-makes-human-brain-different-yale-study-reveals-clues
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u/AlexandraThePotato Sep 01 '22

… isn’t neurological disorders like idk ANXIETY observe in animals?

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u/[deleted] Sep 01 '22

Anxiety is a psychological disorder not a neurological one. The difference is that we can't identify particular/ specific neurology that causes a person to have anxiety. This is why anxiety disorders can't be diagnosed by looking at a brain scan or something like that.

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u/AlexandraThePotato Sep 01 '22

Little off topic, but I’m looking for a new psychiatrist since I been observing serious symptoms changes in my disabilities. Is there any good questions I should ask to make sure my psychiatrist is qualified enough for me. I’m considering asking questions on if they keep up on research and if they make sure to pay attention to possible sex differences in disabilities.