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.…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher…
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…
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…
Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in…
Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature
Summary: New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing…
Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain Through Inflammation
Summary: Childhood trauma doesn’t just leave psychological scars—it biologically reshapes the brain through chronic neuroinflammation and structural changes,…
Infant Brain Wiring Predicts Emotional Growth Months Before It Shows
Summary: The brain’s white matter microstructure at just three months of age can predict how an infant’s emotions…
Night Owls More Impulsive Than Morning Larks
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescents who identify as “night owls” tend to be more impulsive than…
More Social Media, More Depression: Study Links Cause and Effect
Summary: A new study has found that as preteens increase their social media use, depressive symptoms also rise—but…