The Functional Connectivity Between the Nucleus Accumbens and the Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex as an Endophenotype for Bipolar Disorder

Alterations in functional connectivity between the nucleus accumbens (NAcc) and frontal cortices have been previously associated with the presence of psychiatric syndromes, including bipolar disorder (BD). Whether these alterations are a consequence or a risk factor for mental disorders remains unresolved.

Source: Biological Psychiatry - August 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joseph R. Whittaker, Sonya F. Foley, Edward Ackling, Kevin Murphy, Xavier Caseras Tags: Archival Report Source Type: research