(Press-News.org) Recent large-scale epidemiologic studies have increasingly suggested that aberrant brain development and psychiatric disorders may share common mechanisms. The interplay between genetic variants and environmental stress has been shown to significantly impact genome integrity, reshaping brain development. This can result in changes to neural networks, which are linked to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders—areas where many questions remain unresolved.
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In a new Special Issue, we aim to present a comprehensive overview of the latest research in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diseases. We welcome submissions that explore these complex topics from various perspectives, including original research, review articles, innovative treatment methods, case reports, and brain imaging studies. While the interplay with therapeutic psychoactive drugs is of interest, it is not mandatory.
Key topics include identifying novel molecules and signaling pathways involved in neural development, exploring gene-environment interactions that influence neurochemistry, and translating findings from model organisms to human health. We also encourage studies that investigate the central nervous system's interaction with the peripheral body and the lived experience of those with neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions.
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Common mechanisms underpinning neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric diseases
Published by Dr. Bing Lang in the journal, Current Molecular Pharmacology
2024-08-12
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[Press-News.org] Common mechanisms underpinning neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric diseasesPublished by Dr. Bing Lang in the journal, Current Molecular Pharmacology