Tag: psychiatric disorders
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First Brain Cell Atlas: Mapping Neurodevelopment and Psychiatric Disorder Susceptibilities
Introduction: A New Map for the Brain The first comprehensive brain cell atlas offers a detailed map of how brain cells develop and organize themselves across humans and other mammals. By charting the emergence and transformation of diverse cell types during development, scientists are uncovering where and when vulnerabilities to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders arise.…
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First Brain Cell Atlas: Clues to Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders
What is a Brain Cell Atlas? The Brain Cell Atlas is a comprehensive roadmap of the brain’s cellular landscape. By cataloging the diverse types of brain cells, their gene activity, and how they interact across different regions and developmental stages, scientists gain a detailed view of how the brain is built and functions. Recent draft…
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Sex differences in dementia risk: how underlying medical conditions shape the association
Overview: Why sex differences in dementia risk may not be fixed Many studies report higher dementia incidence in females, often attributed to longer female life expectancy and biological factors. However, a large national cohort study adds a crucial twist: when researchers adjust for a broad range of underlying medical conditions, the sex differences in incident…
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Sex differences in dementia risk: how underlying medical conditions shape the link
Overview Dementia is a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. While many studies report higher dementia incidence in women, recent evidence suggests that sex differences may largely reflect the prevalence of underlying medical conditions rather than biology alone. A large, 18-year prospective study from Israel examined whether accounting for a broad range of medical…