New study identifies three rare gene variants in *MAP1A*, *ANO8*, and *ANK2* that can increase the risk of ADHD by up to 15 times, offering significant insights into the genetic basis of the condition.
An international study led by the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a single gene, GRIN2A, can cause mental illness, challenging previous assumptions about polygenic causes of disorders like schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.
Researchers have found that the total surface area (TSA) of the cerebral cortex is linked to cognitive performance, while mean cortical thickness (MCT) is associated with schizophrenia risk. The study used Mendelian randomization to establish causal relationships between cortical morphology and neuropsychiatric traits.
