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·June 1, 2021·6 min read

Protecting the Intellectual Abilities of People at Risk for Psychosis

Prescribing SSRIs during late childhood to those with genetic risk factors for psychosis can reduce the deterioration of intellectual abilities, a new study reveals. SSRIs appear to have a neuroprotective effect for certain brain areas associated with the onset of psychosis if provided early.

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·June 17, 2019·5 min read

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Teens with schizophrenia symptoms and a genetic abnormality of chromosome 22 had significant brain atrophy in the hippocampus compared to those with the genetic variant and no psychiatric symptoms.

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·May 9, 2019·4 min read

Neurodevelopmental disorders may be rooted in genetics and mitochondrial deficits: Mouse study

Mouse models of DiGeorge/22q1 Deletion Syndrome reveal a connection between mitochondrial dysfunction, deficits in cortical connectivity and cognitive impairments. Function was restored through antioxidant therapy.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Major Breakthrough Identifies Mechanism for Development of Schizophrenia

A new study sheds light on a potential mechanism for the development of schizophrenia. Researchers believe blood vessel abnormalities could play a significant role in the development of the psychiatric disorder.