Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are complex, heterogeneous disorders caused by an
interaction between genetic vulnerability and environmental factors. In an effort to better …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) lack robust biomarkers useful
for screening purposes in a clinical setting. A systematic review of the literature was …

Higher educational attainment is observationally associated with lower risk of Alzheimer's
disease. However, the biological mechanisms underpinning this association remain unclear …

Schizophrenia (Scz) is a brain disorder that has a typical onset in early adulthood but
otherwise maintains unknown disease origins. Unfortunately, little progress has been made …

Following the sequencing of the human genome and many other organisms, research on
protein-coding genes and their functions (functional genomics) has intensified …

Brain is a central and pivotal organ of human body containing the highest lipids content next
to adipose tissue. It works as a monitor for the whole body and needs an adequate supply of …

Abnormal behavior and disturbed cognition, often assumed to represent psychiatric illness,
may actually result from some form of occult organic brain disease that can be detected by …

Major psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, major depressive and bipolar disorders
are severe, chronic and debilitating, and are associated with high disease burden and …

Background Alterations in serum and membrane lipids may be involved in schizophrenia
pathophysiology. It is not known whether lipid profiles are associated with disease severity …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence is increasing, with current estimates at 1/68–
1/50 individuals diagnosed with an ASD. Diagnosis is based on behavioral assessments …