Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Linked to Deficits in Brain Regions for Social Interaction

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A new brain imaging study reveals deficits in key networks involved in social functioning among individuals with schizophrenia. The findings shed light on the underlying neural mechanisms that may contribute to impaired social skills in this psychiatric disorder. Key Takeaways: Compared to healthy controls, schizophrenia patients showed altered activity in brain regions involved in processing …

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Grin2a Gene Mutations in Mice Offer New Insights into Schizophrenia Causes and Treatment

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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects how people think, feel, and behave. It involves problems with hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, lack of motivation, and impaired functioning. Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the population and typically starts in late adolescence or early adulthood. The causes are still poorly understood. In a new study, researchers found …

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