Autism is a developmental disorder that affects social and communication skills.

These findings are not about the classic story of gift-giving, although the MAGI genes (officially named membrane associated guanylate kinase, WW and PDZ domain containing proteins) do influence brain function in important ways.

It is increasingly recognized that chronic psychotropic drug treatment may lead to structural remodeling of the brain.

Huntington disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder caused by a defect on chromosome four where, within the Huntingtin gene, a CAG repeat occurs too many times.

The findings of a new study suggest that the protective effects of an active cognitive lifestyle arise through multiple biological pathways.