The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection
during pregnancy on the develo** fetal brain is poorly understood. Other antenatal …

The neuropsychological effects of naturally occurring psychoactive chemicals have been
recognized for millennia. Hallucinogens, which include naturally occurring chemicals such …

Nanoscale materials have been explored extensively as agents for therapeutic and
diagnostic (ie, theranostic) applications. Research efforts have shifted from exploring new …

Converging lines of evidence from basic science and clinical studies suggest a relationship
between maternal immune activation (MIA) and neurodevelopmental disorders such as …

Exposure to maternal infection in utero increases the risk that offspring will develop
neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia …

Mutations in human ZIP14 have been linked to symptoms of the early onset of Parkinsonism
and Dystonia. This phenotype is likely related to excess manganese accumulation in the …

Long-term use of potent cannabis during adolescence increases the risk of develo**
schizophrenia later in life, but to date, the mechanisms involved remain unknown. Several …

The pathophysiology of psychotic disorders is multifactorial, including alterations in the
immune system caused by exogenous or endogenous factors. Epidemiological and …

Psychedelic drugs can aid fast and lasting remission from various neuropsychiatric
disorders, though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Preclinical studies suggest …

Head-twitch behavior (HTR) is the behavioral signature of psychedelic drugs upon
stimulation of the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2AR) in rodents. Following the previous …