Genetic changes that may contribute to the onset of schizophrenia identified
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 12:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists have discovered rare genetic changes that may be responsible for the onset of schizophrenia. Several of these same genetic lesions had previously been found to have causal links to autism spectrum disorder. This discovery gives new support to the notion that multiple rare genetic changes may contribute to schizophrenia and other brain disorders.