A master muscle stem cell gene called Pax7 controls the development of new muscle tissue by regulating how certain genes are switched from a silent state to an active state.
A family-centered program that improves parent-child dynamics and family functioning is more effective at discouraging Hispanic youth from engaging in risky behavior.
A new NIMH grant is enabling scientists to begin testing safety and effectiveness of potential medications for fragile-X syndrome, the most common inherited form of mental retardation.
Forms of a gene known to increase risk for schizophrenia may create an imbalance in brain pathways for dopamine.
A behavioral therapy designed to treat children diagnosed with social phobia helped them overcome more of their symptoms than the antidepressant fluoxetine.
The majority of Hurricane Katrina survivors who developed mental disorders after the disaster are not receiving the mental health services they need.
A new study shows that the intellectual boost associated with breast milk is only attained if a child has inherited one of two versions of a specific gene.
Researchers had previously shown that people with a history of depression experience mood symptoms following such serotonin depletion, along with alterations in emotion-regulating brain circuits.
Managing the identities of providers working with confidential healthcare information is essential to the success of the growing community of state and regional leaders managing health information exchange.
EatSmart to promote a healthy eating habit among Hong Kong people by raising their awareness and encouraging restaurants to provide more healthy dishes for customers to choose from.