New Brain Biomarker Identified for Early Psychosis Detection

Researchers have developed a reliable MRI-based biomarker that could predict psychosis before symptoms appear, offering potential for earlier interventions.

• Scientists at the University of Rochester identified a 'somato-visual' biomarker linked to psychosis through MRI scans.
• The biomarker reveals abnormal connectivity patterns in sensory brain networks, including weaker cortical connections and stronger links to the thalamus.
• This discovery could enable a five-minute MRI scan to predict psychosis onset in at-risk individuals, improving early diagnosis and care.
• The biomarker is robust across multiple scans and unaffected by common confounding factors like medication use, stress, or anxiety.
• Future research aims to determine if the biomarker emerges before or during the onset of psychosis, potentially guiding personalized treatment strategies.

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