Toxoplasmosis Parasite May Trigger Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorders

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 09:38 in Psychology & Sociology

Scientists have discovered how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders. They have shown that the parasite may play a role in the development of these disorders by affecting the production of dopamine -- the chemical that relays messages in the brain controlling aspects of movement, cognition and behavior.

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