There's a window of time in our lives we've all passed through yet still know so little about: early gestation.

A comprehensive analysis has identified novel enhancers associated with neuronal development and disease.

Researchers at the University of Illinois have found a direct link between a genetic mutation and schizophrenia. The ...

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with ...

Illinois professor Uwe Rudolph, left, and research scientist Maltesh Kambali led an international group of researchers who found a key role for an enzyme regulating glycine in the brain while ...

Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have linked genetic variants to neuropsychiatric disorders, but their regulatory roles in non-coding regions remain largely unclear. Using the LUHMES neuronal ...

Neuropsychiatric disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent. Given their complex and multifactorial pathogenesis, there is ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

Several factors can contribute to the development or triggering of schizophrenia, especially in individuals who are already at risk due to genetic or environmental factors. These include: ...

Studies have shown that genetic predisposition accounts for up to 80 per cent of the risk of developing schizophrenia, while environmental factors such as stress, substance use and adverse ...