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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — A Health Issue Affecting Women Worldwide

According to the Endocrine Society, an estimated 5 to 6 million women in America are affected with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition marked by elevated testosterone, ovulation problems and large ovaries with small follicles.1 Around the world, 8% to 13% of women have PCOS, and many more remain undiagnosed.2 I believe PCOS is an… Read More »

Worldwide Study Unlocks Genetic Secrets of Gray Matter

A major international collaboration co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientist Jason Stein, PhD, has produced the first genetic map of the cerebral cortex, identifying more than 300 genetic variants that influence cortical structure and play roles in psychiatric conditions. The cerebral cortex is the relatively thin, folded, outer “gray matter” layer of the brain… Read More »