Study Reveals Sex-Specific Behavioral Changes in Mice Lacking α5-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
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A recent study on mice lacking the α5 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit reveals sex-specific behavioral changes relevant to autism and schizophrenia, highlighting differences in anxiety, memory, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors.
Study Reveals Gender and Age Differences in Genetic Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
A Danish study finds that genetic risk for psychiatric disorders varies by age and gender, with distinct patterns in timing and strength of associations for major conditions like depression and schizophrenia.