Selected work
Rewired
What makes the human brain so special? Compared to its other primate relatives, it is certainly bigger, and it sports some unique regions. But now brain scans are showing that, deep inside, the way brain cells connect to each other is also part of the story.
Scientific American July 2020
Searching for schizophrenia
In the late 1960s an international contingent of psychiatrists took up a monumental task: making schizophrenia mean the same thing to doctors around the world.
Distillations November 2019
Renaissance
A five-part series explores recent high-profile discoveries in schizophrenia genetics, and what they mean for this debilitating disorder.
Schizophrenia Research Forum August 2015
Before the break
Paying attention to risk factors and warning signs could avert some cases of schizophrenia.
Nature Outlook April 2014
Breaking the cycle of heroin abuse
With rates of heroin addiction stubbornly high, there is still debate about how best to treat those hooked on the drug.
Pharmaceutical Journal June 2015
Mood ring
A smartphone app that monitors speech patterns of the user may soon be able to warn of an impending mood swing.
Nautilus April 2014