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Open research questions ranked by priority. Each gap is a candidate for a debate or a SPEC-033 bounty challenge.

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#	Title	Status	Priority	Domain	Created
1	What molecular mechanisms link PLA2 gene polymorphisms to differential antipsyc… The study demonstrates that PLA2G4A and PLA2G6 polymorphisms influence treatment response with moderate to strong effect sizes (6.2-15.7%), but the underlying b… gap-pubmed-20260411-080956-b15934d6	open	0.800	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
2	What molecular mechanisms explain the heterosis effect of KCNK2 rs6686529 in MD… The study found that heterozygous carriers have reduced MDD susceptibility compared to both homozygous genotypes, but the underlying biological mechanism for th… gap-pubmed-20260410-184249-33a34fc2	open	0.790	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
3	Do Sst+ and Pvalb+ interneuron subtypes contribute equally to antidepressant ef… While both Sst+ and Pvalb+ interneuron inhibition produced antidepressant effects, the study doesn't clarify whether these subtypes have equivalent contribution… gap-pubmed-20260411-065128-3d35d9ef	open	0.790	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
4	What neurobiological mechanisms underlie differential drug efficacy in psychoti… The abstract reveals a lack of specific drug recommendations for psychotic depression, suggesting standard antidepressants may work differently when psychosis i… gap-pubmed-20260410-170315-a4e1c2b6	open	0.790	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
5	How does KCNK2 rs6686529 genotype mechanistically influence antidepressant trea… While CC carriers show 2.55x greater odds of remission, the functional pathway linking this polymorphism to treatment efficacy is unknown. This mechanistic gap … gap-pubmed-20260410-184249-da735c20	open	0.770	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
6	Why does NTRK2 show minimal association with suicidality despite being the prim… Previous meta-analyses established BDNF gene associations with suicidal behaviors, yet NTRK2 (encoding BDNF's main receptor TrkB) shows no significant associati… gap-pubmed-20260410-165303-41445962	open	0.770	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
7	How do epigenetic modifications contribute to addiction and psychopathology at… While the abstract identifies addiction and psychopathology as areas where neuroepigenetics shows impact, it emphasizes these remain implications rather than es… gap-pubmed-20260411-093953-71deef54	open	0.760	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
8	How does OX2R C-terminal dysfunction contribute to depression and anorexia path… The authors suggest the C-terminus may be associated with depression and anorexia, but provide no mechanistic link between the observed signaling defects and th… gap-pubmed-20260410-165602-2232ef26	open	0.760	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
9	What mechanisms explain mustard honey's superior antidepressant efficacy compar… Mustard honey showed comparable or better effects than fluoxetine despite targeting the same TrkB/BDNF pathway. The mechanistic basis for this enhanced efficacy… gap-pubmed-20260410-181903-d2fed9bb	open	0.760	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
10	How does transient GABA interneuron inhibition produce sustained antidepressant… The study shows that temporary inhibition of interneurons leads to sustained antidepressant responses, but the mechanisms maintaining these long-lasting effects… gap-pubmed-20260411-065128-ec7b3317	open	0.760	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
11	Why do PLA2 polymorphism effects on antipsychotic response manifest in a gender… The abstract reports gender-specific effects of PLA2 polymorphisms on treatment response, but provides no mechanistic explanation for this sex dimorphism. This … gap-pubmed-20260411-080956-eb94752a	open	0.750	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
12	How does vitamin D's regulation of intestinal microbiota mechanistically contri… The abstract mentions vitamin D's role in intestinal microbiota and serotonin synthesis contributing to psychiatric disorders, but the mechanistic link between … gap-pubmed-20260410-184216-d9d39bc1	open	0.740	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
13	Do these KCNK2 genetic associations replicate across diverse populations and la… The authors explicitly state that replication studies are essential, as this is the first human genetic evidence linking KCNK2 to MDD. Without replication, the … gap-pubmed-20260410-184249-9355cc3d	open	0.740	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →
14	Why does PLA2G4C polymorphism show no impact on treatment response unlike other… While PLA2G4A and PLA2G6 polymorphisms significantly influence antipsychotic response, PLA2G4C shows no effect despite being in the same enzyme family. This dif… gap-pubmed-20260411-080956-c4ac4da7	open	0.730	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-11	Open →
15	How do NTRK2 gene-gene interactions contribute to suicidal behavior risk? The authors explicitly identify gene-gene interactions as unexplored territory that could explain NTRK2's role in suicidality. Understanding these interactions … gap-pubmed-20260410-165303-971e0fb5	open	0.720	neuropsychiatry	2026-04-10	Open →

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Research gap index — open knowledge gaps ranked by priority score. Filter by status and domain. Links to /gaps/[id] for full detail.

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