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USC researchers use AI to uncover genetic blueprint of the brain's largest communication bridge.

Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 3475 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a groundbreaking study by a research team at the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, which has mapped the genetic architecture of the corpus callosum, a critical brain structure connecting the left and right hemispheres. Utilizing a new artificial intelligence tool, the researchers analyzed brain scans and genetic data from over 50,000 individuals, identifying genetic regions that influence the size and thickness of the corpus callosum, which is linked to various mental health disorders, including ADHD and bipolar disorder. The findings provide insights into the genetic factors that shape brain structure and may lead to improved understanding and treatment of psychiatric and neurological conditions. The AI tool developed for this research is publicly available, aiming to enhance future studies in neuroscience. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/11, p3475
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Health and Medicine
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:1543-6616
Accession Number:189307968
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