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The largest and most advanced maps of gene regulation netwoeks

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. These maps detail the many regulatory elements that coordinate the brains biological pathways and cellular functions. The research used postmortem brain tissue from over 2,500 donors to map gene regulation networks across different stages of brain development and multiple brain-related disorders.

Researchers believe a centuries-old religious community may be able to shine a light on how we can best treat disorders like depression.

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyOne Amish family in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, had known for some time their son was deeply troubled and unhappy. Now in his early twenties, he had not flourished, and had not found his way as a productive member of their farming community of 40,000 Old Order Amish. The family faced many barriers to address their son’s mental health.When cases like these reach a crisis point, the Amish community provides support groups for people wh...