March 30, 2026
ADARB1 Overexpression and Premature RNA Recoding
A groundbreaking study reveals that an extra chromosome triggers a cascade of genetic "typos" during early brain development—opening new doors for future intervention.
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November 25, 2025
The Science, and the Humanity, of Giving
The Science, and the Humanity, of Giving By Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D. CEO & Director, Lieber Institute for Brain Development Every December, we are reminded of the importance of giving. It is a season when people pause, reflect, and often decide […]
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November 04, 2025
Inside the Habenula: Lieber Institute Researchers Uncover a Hidden Player in Schizophrenia
About the size of a pea, the habenula serves as a hub connecting key brain systems that regulate motivation, mood, and reward — all of which are disrupted in schizophrenia. Yet until now, the habenula has remained largely invisible to human neuroscience.
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September 12, 2025
Air Pollution & Lewy Body Dementia: New Research Reveals Concerning Link
New Research Reveals Concerning Link
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