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A Stress Gene "Stuck On": What Epigenetics Just Revealed About Schizophrenia

A viral post says schizophrenia is linked to epigenetic changes in the gene that regulates stress. The study is real, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Here is what FKBP5 does, what the brains showed, and why stress is such a powerful trigger in psychosis.

Sep 09, 2026 Read more →

🧠 Science

Science ⏱ 7 min

Gut Bacteria and Early Autism and ADHD Signs: What a Major 2026 Study Actually Found

A viral post claims certain gut bacteria are linked to early signs of autism and ADHD. For once, the post is broadly accurate. Here is what the Hong Kong study really showed, and where the nuance lives.

Aug 28, 2026 Read more →

Mental Health ⏱ 7 min

Epigenetics and Mental Health: Can Trauma Be Written Into Our Genes?

Trauma, stress and environment do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your genes are switched on or off. Here is what the latest research says about epigenetics, PTSD, depression, schizophrenia and ADHD, and what it does not say.

May 19, 2026 Read more →

💭 Science

Science ⏱ 12 min

Inherited Trauma: What Epigenetics Really Says About Reversing the Legacy of Stress

Childhood trauma leaves molecular marks on your DNA - and on the DNA you may pass to your children. The science is real, but so is the reversibility. Here is what FKBP5, NR3C1 and the work of Yehuda and Mansuy actually show.

May 13, 2026 Read more →

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