Mapping the Cellular Etiology of Schizophrenia and Complex Brain Phenotypes

Medicine, Psychiatry, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Genetics,
schizophrenia   brain phenotypes   cell types   genome-wide association studies   transcriptomics  

Cell-Type Classification of Psychiatric Disorders: New Study Reveals Cellular Basis of Schizophrenia and Other Complex Brain Disorders Academic Background Psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder, are significant public health issues worldwide. These disorders are typically caused by a combination of multiple g...

Epigenome-Wide Association Studies Identify Novel DNA Methylation Sites Associated with PTSD: A Meta-Analysis of 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts

Medicine, Psychiatry, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics,
PTSD   DNA methylation   post-traumatic stress disorder   epigenetics   gene expression   meta-analysis   genome-wide association studies  

Epigenome-wide DNA Methylation Study Highlights PTSD-Associated Sites: A Meta-Analysis Across 23 Military and Civilian Cohorts Background and Research Objectives Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events. It is characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance or emotional numbne...