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New research provides a map for how the genes known to increase risk of schizophrenia affect specific cells within the brain — information researchers hope can drive the development of new, effective treatments.

A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.

A new study finds key differences in the development of the cortex between autistic boys and girls ages 2-13. The study found sex-specific changes in the thickness of the outer layer of the brain, called the cortex.

Engineers have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can offer continuous, non-invasive monitoring of blood flow in the brain. The soft and stretchy patch can be comfortably worn on the temple to provide three-dimensional data on cerebral blood fl…

At least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, in part because scientists do not yet have a full understanding of what causes the disease. But a…

A study has found distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Researcher leads a new clinical trial testing her flicker technology on patients with epilepsy.

Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions — which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts — may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Researchers have found that a specific pattern of brain activity, known as ‘sharp-wave ripples,’ is associated with thoughts that wander from the present situation. This activity begins in the hippocampus, a crucial brain region for memory formation an…

New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.