Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?
Key Questions Answered: Q: When do genes linked to mental illness start affecting the brain?A: Many genes associated…
Why the Psychopathic Brain Struggles With Emotion and Control
Summary: New research reveals how structural brain connectivity shapes psychopathic traits and externalizing behaviors. Using advanced connectome modeling,…
Hunger Sharpens Sleep Rhythms That Solidify Memories
Summary: New research shows that the brain’s slow oscillations and sleep spindles — key rhythms that consolidate memories…
Aging Clock Unveils Compounds That Rejuvenate Brain Cells
Summary: Scientists developed a computational “aging clock” that measures the biological age of brain cells and identifies compounds…
Hidden Genes in DNA “Dark Matter” Linked to Human Brain Traits
Summary: Researchers have identified two genes from the human genome’s “dark matter” that influence brain size and synaptic…
Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study…
More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…