People with genes that accelerate the process called brain pruning are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia, a new landmark study revealed. The findings shed light on the biological cause of the brain disorder.
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Landmark schizophrenia study expands on gene link, timing | The …
Scientists say they have broken new ground in the study of schizophrenia, uncovering a potentially powerful genetic contributor to the mental disorder and helping to explain why its symptoms of confused and delusional …
Researchers link schizophrenia to genetics and biology for first time …
People are more at risk of schizophrenia if they inherit genes that lead to excessive loss of healthy brain synapses during adolescence, a US study suggests.
Study suggests genetic, physiological schizophrenia cause | SAMAA …
PARIS: Variants of a gene which influences connections between brain cells can increase schizophrenia risk, scientists said Wednesday, providing the first evidence of a physiological source for the debilitating disorder.
Scientists Have Finally Found a Biological Process Behind …
Schizophrenia is a complex disease with elusive origins, but the mystery became much clearer today, when a landmark new study based on genetic analysis of nearly 65000 individuals pinpointed a specific gene and …