Although it is being successfully implemented for exploration of the genome, discovery
science has eluded the functional neuroimaging community. The core challenge remains the …

The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is an ongoing, nationwide
study of the effects of environmental influences on behavioral and brain development in …

Background: Adolescents with alcohol use disorders (AUD) have shown smaller prefrontal
cortex (PFC) volumes compared with healthy controls; however, differences may have been …

BACKGROUND:: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major public health
concern. It has been suggested that the brain's default network may provide a crucial avenue for …

Studies have suggested that teens with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can demonstrate memory
deficits, but the underlying neuroanatomical substrates are unclear. The hippocampus is …

Adolescence is characterized by numerous social, hormonal and physical changes, as well
as a marked increase in risk-taking behaviors. Dual systems models attribute adolescent risk-…

In adults, studies examining the long-lasting cognitive effects of marijuana use demonstrate
subtle deficits in attention, executive function, and memory. Because neuromaturation …

BACKGROUND: Converging lines of evidence suggest that the hippocampus may be
particularly vulnerable to deleterious effects of alcohol and marijuana use, especially during …

Background: During adolescence, numerous factors influence the organization of the brain.
It is unclear what influence sex and puberty have on white matter microstructure, as well as …

… Family history of alcoholism (FHA) positive youth were part of an ongoing longitudinal
study in the Nagel laboratory and matched for demographic characteristics to family history …