Intergenerational Neuroimaging of Human Brain Circuitry
Tiffany C Ho1, Stephan J Sanders2, Ian H Gotlib3
1Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Trends in Neurosciences
|September 14, 2016
Summary
Neuroimaging reveals how human brain circuitry is passed down through generations. This research explores the development of behaviors and psychiatric disorders, offering insights into transmission mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Intergenerational transmission of human brain circuitry is a growing area of research.
- Understanding this transmission is key to elucidating the development of complex behavioral traits and psychiatric disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight recent advances in intergenerational neuroimaging studies.
- To provide recommendations for future research in this field.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques.
- Analyzing studies focused on intergenerational transmission of brain circuitry.
Main Results:
- Recent studies demonstrate the feasibility of using neuroimaging to study intergenerational brain circuitry transmission.
- These studies offer preliminary insights into potential mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational neuroimaging is a promising approach to understand brain development and behavior.
- Further research is needed to refine methods and expand findings.
