Genetics

Some Pathologies in Autism are Traced to Stem Cells in the Developing Brain

Evidence continues to mount that some and perhaps many of the biological abnormalities that underlie autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begin... Read More

Researchers Explore How Adolescent Chronic Cannabis Use Could Affect Adult Memory

Does using marijuana as a teen pose a risk to the brain? The question has been asked and studied by... Read More

Researchers Study ‘Background’ Mutations That Can Impact Schizophrenia and Autism

In recent years, researchers have discovered hundreds of DNA variations that are likely involved in causing brain and behavior disorders,... Read More

A Revealing Genetic Comparison of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have taken an important step toward understanding the relationship between two of the most serious psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia and... Read More

Genetic Analysis Points to Anorexia Nervosa’s Psychiatric and Metabolic Roots