INTRODUCTION The cerebral cortex underlies our complex cognitive capabilities.
Variations in human cortical surface area and thickness are associated with neurological, …

The highly complex structure of the human brain is strongly shaped by genetic influences 1 .
Subcortical brain regions form circuits with cortical areas to coordinate movement 2 , …

Intracranial volume reflects the maximally attained brain size during development, and remains
stable with loss of tissue in late life. It is highly heritable, but the underlying genes remain …

Characterizing genetic influences on DNA methylation (DNAm) provides an opportunity to
understand mechanisms underpinning gene regulation and disease. In the present study, we …

The graduate student experience, for many, can be a time of great stress, insecurity, and
uncertainty. Overwhelmingly, studies verify that good mentoring is one of the best indicators of …

The hippocampal formation is a brain structure integrally involved in episodic memory, spatial
navigation, cognition and stress responsiveness. Structural abnormalities in hippocampal …

Background: Prenatal exposure to maternal cigarette smoking (prenatal smoke exposure)
had been associated with altered DNA methylation (DNAm) at birth. Objective: We examined …

Subcortical brain structures are integral to motion, consciousness, emotions and learning.
We identified common genetic variation related to the volumes of the nucleus accumbens, …

We determined the relationships between DNA sequence variation and DNA methylation
using blood samples from 3,799 Europeans and 3,195 South Asians. We identify 11,165,559 …

Cannabis is the most widely produced and consumed illicit psychoactive substance worldwide.
Occasional cannabis use can progress to frequent use, abuse and dependence with all …