Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
A new study reveals how marijuana can impede brain development and contribute to increased risks of mental health problems in teens with the DISC1 gene.
A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders.
A new study points to cannabis as a possible trigger for schizophrenia in teens.
Researchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.
Researchers have confirmed a link between a genetic mutation and major psychiatric disorders.
A new study reports DISC1, a gene that plays a role in some psychiatric illnesses, also influences the production of insulin creating pancreatic beta cells.
Researchers have discovered a genetic link between schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes.
A new study reports that in behavioral tests, PDE4B inhibited mice showed enhanced cognitive abilities. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for cognitive disorders.
Researchers report a genetic variation linked to some mental illnesses reduces synaptic growth in developing brains.
Researchers discover an experimental anti cancer compound appears to reverse behaviors associated with schizophrenia in mouse models.