Genetic Switch May Be Key to Human Brain’s Unique Abilities
Summary: Researchers have identified a genetic region, HAR123, that may help explain what makes the human brain unique.…
Pre-Pregnancy Obesity Linked to Autism Risk
Summary: A new study reveals how maternal obesity before pregnancy can program autism-related behaviors in offspring through lasting…
Early Abuse Shapes Adult Sexual Behavior
Summary: A new study has found that sexual narcissism mediates the link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual…
Childhood Trauma May Rewire Brain for Lifelong Aggression
Key Questions Answered: Q: What brain region is being studied to understand aggression?A: Researchers are focusing on the…
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…
Autism Masking Leaves a Mark on the Brain
Summary: Some autistic teens mask their traits to “pass” as non-autistic in social settings, but a new study…
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…