For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of study, its own doctors, and its own menu of treatments.

For centuries, mental illness and physical disease have been viewed as two distinct categories, each with its own field of ...

The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes ...

Spread the loveA groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Boulder has unveiled significant genetic connections between mental health disorders and physical illnesses. Published in Nature ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Wondering what really causes borderline PD? New neuroscience discoveries suggest that genetics and brain irregularities may ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Recent breakthroughs in genetics research may have uncovered new genes underlying common psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia and ...

— The genetic roots of a disease or disorder do not always grow into clear cut, easily diagnosed clinical features. Even if a parent and child have the same genetic marker implicated in an outcome, ...

Researchers have demonstrated a new class of low-cost, scalable sensors that can be used to monitor electrical activity in ...

Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.