Editorial: From molecular changes to behaviour: exploring neuropsychiatric disorders
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By
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Bruno Manadas
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Cátia Santa
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Diana Rodrigues
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June 22, 2026
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Objective:
To explore the relationship between molecular changes and behavioral manifestations in neuropsychiatric disorders.
Approach:
Key Findings:
- IgG glycomics may serve as a noninvasive biomarker for psychiatric risk and disease.
- A three-gene panel identified for adolescent major depressive disorder shows promise for diagnostic refinement.
- Dysregulated microRNAs linked to suicidality could provide actionable biomarker and therapeutic targets.
- Chronic stress alters the epigenome, suggesting precision-medicine approaches at the epigenomic level.
- The endocannabinoid system mediates the antidepressant effects of physical exercise.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
- The complexity of neuropsychiatric disorders may limit the generalizability of findings.
- The reliance on specific model systems may not fully capture human disease mechanisms.
Conclusion: