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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Disruption of Delicate Chemical Balance Implicated as a Cause of Schizophrenia

Study takes a significant step into furthering the understanding of the biology underpinning schizophrenia, researchers say.

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·May 27, 2015·4 min read

Delusions and Hallucinations in General Population More Common Than Thought

Researchers find auditory hallucinations and delusions are more common in the general public than previously believed.

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·May 26, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Master Gene Regulator That Could Contribute to Schizophrenia

Findings could point to a new target to treat schizophrenia.

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·May 4, 2015·5 min read

Three Previously Unrelated Theories About Cause of Schizophrenia Linked

New research could lead to new treatment strategies for the underlying causes of schizophrenia.

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·April 17, 2015·4 min read

Study Explains How People Avoid Bumping Into Each Other When Performing Certain Tasks

Study looks at the delicate dynamics of social movement.

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·April 7, 2015·3 min read

Scientists Discover Important Communication Mechanism Between Two Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

Disruptions in an inhibitory brain circuit between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may underlie cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model.

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·April 1, 2015·3 min read

Mighty Microexons Take Center Stage in Shaping the Brain

The absence of the gene nSR100 results in faults in neuron formation, a new study reports.

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·March 23, 2015·4 min read

Genomewide Screen of Learning in Zebrafish Identifies Enzyme Important in Neural Circuit

Researchers identify a set of genes which, in a zebrafish model, appear to be important for learning.

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·March 19, 2015·3 min read

Brain Networks Differ Among Those with Severe Schizophrenia

A new study reports people with severe schizophrenia have significant differences in their brain networks compared to others with less severe schizophrenia.

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·March 11, 2015·4 min read

Rat Study Finds Lead has Detrimental Effect on Cells in Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

Detrimental effects on areas of the brain associated with schizophrenia and stronger reaction to cocaine seen in rats exposed to lead, according to a new study.