Cross-trait analyses reveal complex genetic overlaps between cortical morphology and psychiatric disorders.
Your Brain's Blueprint May Not Predict Mental Illness After All
This cross-trait analysis examined genetic loci shared between cortical surface area or thickness and various psychiatric conditions. Result…
Brain shape genes and mental illness genes often push in opposite directions, complicating hopes for using scans and DNA to predict conditio…
Oral health factors in 500 Chinese children with special needs show high caries prevalence and associations with hygiene.
Three in Four Special Needs Kids Have Cavities by Age 17
This retrospective cross-sectional analysis evaluated oral health in 500 children with special health care needs in Nanjing, China. Results …
A careful look at 500 children's dental records points to clear, fixable steps caregivers can start using this week.
Systematic review suggests omega-3 deficiency may be modifiable risk factor for mental disorders
Review finds omega-3 fatty acid levels may be linked to brain health disorders
A systematic review of evidence across mental, neurodevelopmental, and neurodegenerative disorders suggests omega-3 deficiency and altered f…
Low omega-3 levels may act as a changeable risk factor for brain disorders like schizophrenia, ADHD, and Alzheimer's, offering a potential t…
Systematic review links trauma exposure to epigenetic changes in stress, immune, and neurodevelopmental pathways
Can trauma change our biology in ways that affect our children?
A systematic review examined epigenetic changes associated with acute, chronic, and complex traumatic exposures. Reported epigenetic variati…
Severe stress can leave molecular marks on the body that affect how we handle stress, our immune system, and even increase vulnerability for…