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

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

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. The research gives scientists new tools for someday preventing or treating psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism.

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