Network-Wide Risk Convergence in Gene Co-Expression Identifies Reproducible Genetic Hubs of Schizophrenia Risk

The Genetic Network Aggregation Mechanism for Schizophrenia Risk — Latest Research Interpretation from the Journal “Neuron” In recent years, genetic research on schizophrenia (SCZ) has made significant progress, particularly driven by genome-wide association studies (GWAS), revealing a large number of genetic variants associated with the disease. H...

Ketamine Alleviates NMDA Receptor Hypofunction Through Synaptic Trapping

Ketamine Alleviates NMDA Receptor Hypofunction Through Synaptic Trapping

With the advancement of neuroscience research, the crucial role of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDA receptors, NMDAR) in neurotransmission and cognitive functions has become increasingly clear. NMDARs are a type of ionotropic glutamate receptor that play an important role in neuronal synapses, responsible for rapid excitatory transmission and s...

Different Learning Aberrations Relate to Delusion-like Beliefs with Different Contents

A Study on the Correlation Between Different Learning Abnormalities and Delusional-like Beliefs of Various Contents Research Background Delusions are a major feature of psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and certain neurological and autoimmune diseases). Although delusions clinically manifest as fixed erroneou...

Acyl-CoA Binding Protein for the Experimental Treatment of Anorexia

Introduction This report aims to reveal the recent research findings published by Hui Chen et al. in “Science Translational Medicine”, which explores the application of exogenous Acyl-Coenzyme A Binding Protein (ACBP) in Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia Nervosa is a prevalent and difficult-to-treat eating disorder that primarily affects adolescents and y...

Associations of Microbleeds and Their Topography with Imaging and CSF Biomarkers of Alzheimer Pathology in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Microbleeds in Down Syndrome (DS) Populations: Their Localization and Association with Imaging and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Biomarkers This study was conducted by a team led by Sara E. Zsadanyi and Alejandra O. Morcillo-Nieto, with contributors including Mateus R. Aranha, José E. Arriola-Infante, Lídia Vaqué-Alcázar,...

Electroencephalography-Guided Anesthesia and Delirium in Older Adults after Cardiac Surgery

EEG-Guided Anesthesia and Delirium in Elderly Patients After Cardiac Surgery Research Background Delirium is a common postoperative complication in elderly patients, particularly after cardiac surgery. Delirium not only leads to cognitive decline but also increases hospitalization time and medical costs. Current preventive measures are limited in e...

A Vaping Cessation Text Message Program for Adolescent E-Cigarette Users: A Randomized Clinical Trial

E-cigarette Cessation SMS Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Targeting Adolescent E-cigarette Users Background In recent years, e-cigarettes have become the most widely used tobacco product among American adolescents. Statistics from 2023 show that over 2.1 million adolescents reported current use of e-cigarettes, including 10% of high scho...

The Relationship Between CYP46A1 Polymorphism and Suicide Risk: A Preliminary Investigation

Preliminary Research Report on the Relationship between CYP46A1 Polymorphism and Suicide Risk Research Background Suicide, defined as the intentional act of ending one’s own life, is a major global public health issue. The incidence of suicide is higher among individuals with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). However, the role of cholesterol in suic...

FMOD Alleviates Depression-like Behaviors by Targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway after Traumatic Brain Injury

Research Report on FMOD Alleviating Depressive Behavior After Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a global health issue with far-reaching impacts, causing not only brain dysfunction but also often leading to mental disorders. One of the most common mental illnesses following TBI is depression, affecting approximately 25-50% of TB...

Actionability and Familial Uptake Following Opportunistic Genomic Screening in a Pediatric Cancer Cohort

Feasibility Study of Opportunistic Genomic Screening in Pediatric Cancer Patients and Its Family Acceptance Research Background With the development and application of genomic medicine, the care for patients with severe diseases is gradually being optimized. Especially in the field of childhood cancer, whole-genome series DNA testing has become an ...