The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) awarded a $185,165 Project Grant to Colorado State University (CSU) on February 3, 2025 under its Mental Health Research Grants program (CFDA 93.242). The grant supports research to further understand how the microRNA miR-137 regulates both metabolic and neuronal function, and how this relates to the increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Through this grant, CSU will utilize the Drosophila model system to investigate the metabolic effects of miR-137 and how these influence neuronal signaling, with the goal of advancing knowledge on the links between mental health conditions and physical health outcomes. The research is expected to be completed by January 31, 2026.
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