New Brain Biomarker Enhances Early Psychosis Detection

Researchers at the University of Rochester have identified a "somato-visual" brain biomarker that could predict psychosis onset before symptoms appear, using MRI scans to detect abnormal connectivity patterns in sensory networks. This biomarker, which shows weaker connections between sensory regions and stronger connections to the thalamus, is robust across multiple scans and unaffected by medication or stress. The discovery could enable earlier diagnosis and personalized interventions for psychosis, potentially transforming current care practices.