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neuropsychiatric disorders

Unraveling the Mind: How Immune Cells Play a Role in Brain Disorders

December 27, 2025

Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't

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Unlocking Brain Mysteries with Smart Scans

June 1, 2025

The brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have developed a clever way to piece it together. They use a tool called dynamic PET. This tool helps them understand how different parts of the brain work. It does this by tracking special substances, called radiotracers. These tracers light up areas o

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Genetic Links Between Metabolic and Mental Health Issues

April 13, 2025

The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers co

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Personalized Paths to Better Mental Health for Kids

March 23, 2025

The idea of tailoring medical treatments to each child's unique needs is gaining traction. This approach, known as precision medicine, is particularly promising for kids with mental health issues. The goal is to use information about parents' mental and behavioral traits to predict how a child might

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How Gut Bugs Talk to the Brain

December 17, 2024

Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types d