Objective To provide a comprehensive analysis of cytokine perturbations in antipsychotic‐
naïve first‐episode psychosis (FEP) populations and assess the relationship between …

Brain development is a remarkable process. Progenitor cells are born, differentiate, and
migrate to their final locations. Axons and dendrites branch and form important synaptic …

The search for the genetic factors underlying complex neuropsychiatric disorders has
proceeded apace in the past decade. Despite some advances in identifying genetic variants …

Law and Development emulation by developing nations, albeit with a lag to allow for
evolution to do its work. This is even more alluring when to do so happens to foster our …

The human body is colonized by millions of microorganisms named microbiota that interact
with our tissues in a cooperative and non-pathogenic manner. These microorganisms are …

Background: Youths with bipolar disorder are ideal for studying illness pathophysiology
given their early presentation, lack of extended treatment, and high genetic loading. Adult …

Autoimmunity, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and schizophrenia have been associated with
one another for a long time. This paper reviews these connections and provides a context by …

David A. Lewis*‡ and Jeffrey A. Lieberman†‡* Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine this syndrome is increased as well. Recently …

Retrospective studies in humans suggest that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy,
associated with raised plasma levels of CRH, ACTH and cortisol may increase the likelihood …

Recent advances in our understanding of the underlying genetic architecture of psychiatric
disorders has blown away the diagnostic boundaries that are defined by currently used …