Tag: brain development

  • Scientists Discover Common Genetic Link Behind Eight Major Psychiatric Disorders

    Scientists Discover Common Genetic Link Behind Eight Major Psychiatric Disorders

    Psychiatric disorders have traditionally been viewed as separate conditions, each with its own symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Someone diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receives a very different diagnosis from someone living with schizophrenia or anorexia nervosa, even though doctors have long observed that these conditions often overlap. Many people experience more than one…

  • Your Mother’s Genes May Be Behind How Smart You Are, Scientists Say

    Your Mother’s Genes May Be Behind How Smart You Are, Scientists Say

    Every parent has played the game at some point. A child breezes through a math test, learns to read ahead of schedule, or asks a question so sharp it stops adults mid-sentence. And almost immediately, someone in the room claims credit. Dad grins. Mom raises an eyebrow. Grandparents start citing family history. For decades, science…