A worldwide scientific collaboration has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex. The map identifies more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric disorders. Read More
Virtual reality system may help to detect and reverse balance impairments, researchers report. Read More
A mutation of the Memo1 gene results in the disruption of radial glial cell scaffold, causing misplaced and disorganized layers. The mutation may be responsible for brain development abnormalities associated with autism. Read More
Specific neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala regulate alcohol consumption. Read More
A deep learning model uses white matter connectomes generated from MRI images taken at birth to accurately predict an infant's cognitive development at age two. Read More
A large scale genome-wide study suggest the origins of anorexia include both metabolic and psychiatric components. Read More
A new study reports transcranial alternating current stimulation could help treat chronic back pain. Researchers report tACs enhances alpha oscillations in the somatosensory cortex, reducing pain significantly. Read More
CBD, which is a major phytocannabinoid constituent of cannabis, has already shown to have anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, and anti-psychotic effects. The image is in the public domain. Read More
Brain and fetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in fetal alcohol syndrome. Read More
Researchers have uncovered the structure of psychedelic compounds when they actively bind to the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor on the surface of brain cells. The discovery could lead to the exploration of more precise compounds that offer the therapeutic effects of psychedelics for mental health disorders, but without the hallucinations. Read More
A new neuroimaging study reveals babies with Fragile X syndrome have less developed white matter in the brain compared to children without the condition. Read More
A new study reports mossy cells in the dentate gyrus help control neurogenesis and may play a role in common brain disorders. Read More
