Mental Health and Brain Health

Tiny RNA Mark Helps Explain Brain Wiring and Mental Disorders

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Summary: New research reveals how a tiny chemical mark on RNA helps wire the brain during development. Scientists discovered that m6A methylation regulates the production of proteins essential for axon growth, including APC and β-actin.

This precise control supports the

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Brain cortex structure linked to mental abilities and psychiatric disorders

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Study explores the relationship between the structure of the cerebral cortex and neuropsychiatric disorders
Regional plots for SA with CP. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00397-4

The cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, is the central driver of various human capabilities, including decision-making, perception, language and memory. Understanding how the morphology

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Scientists explore molecular links between stress, brain function, and personality disorders

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A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic pathways, the authors highlight promising directions for developing more personalized treatments. The review underscores how

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Zoo animals offer promising venue to study brain disorders

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Neuroscience research relies overwhelmingly on a single model system—the mouse—to address human health challenges. Yet mice rarely replicate the complexity of human diseases, particularly in the brain, and treatments that show promise in mice often fail to translate effectively to