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GlossaryPrefrontal Cortex

region of the brain responsible for decision-making and social behavior

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the front part of the brain's frontal lobes, located just behind the forehead. It is crucial for complex cognitive behaviors such as decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior. The PFC is also involved in personality expression and moderating social conduct, making it essential for planning and executing tasks.

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research Detection of Circular RNA Expression and Related Quantitative Trait Loci in the Human Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex

48 citations, May 2019 in “Genome Biology”

Researchers found that certain RNA circles in the brain are linked to disease risk, but their exact role in disease is still unknown.

research Dietary Glucoraphanin Prevents the Onset of Psychosis in Adult Offspring After Maternal Immune Activation

36 citations, January 2018 in “Scientific reports”

Eating glucoraphanin can help prevent psychosis in offspring whose mothers had immune system activation.

research Hedonic Sensitivity to Natural Rewards Is Affected by Prenatal Stress in a Sex-Dependent Manner

28 citations, May 2015 in “Addiction Biology”

Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.

research The Neurosteroidogenic Enzyme 5α-Reductase Mediates Psychotic-Like Complications of Sleep Deprivation

27 citations, January 2017 in “Neuropsychopharmacology”

The enzyme 5α-reductase is key in causing psychotic-like effects from sleep deprivation.

research Acetate Meliorates Depressive-Like Behaviour in a Rat Model of PCOS Through Suppression of HDAC2 Expression and DNA Methylation

1 citations, May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Acetate helps reduce depression in rats with PCOS by lowering specific gene expression and DNA changes in the brain.

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