Whole-exome sequencing analysis identifies risk genes for schizophrenia
Lally, J. & MacCabe, J. H. Antipsychotic medication in schizophrenia: a review. Br. Med. Bull. 114, 169–179 (2015).…
Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Psychiatric Disorders and Brain Structure Connected via Genetic Mapping
Credit: Floaria Bicher / iStock / Getty Images Plus Researchers have long hypothesized that the genes influencing the…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
Bread may be to blame for your depression and fatigue — and cause schizophrenia
There’s bad news for carboholics. A growing body of research suggests that eating bread, pasta and other grain…
Recognify’s Phase IIb trial of schizophrenia therapy fails to meet primary goal
atai Life Sciences (ATAI) company Recognify Life Sciences has reported that its Phase IIb trial of oral compound,…
Surprising ally in fight against schizophrenia: Llamas
Thanks to llama antibodies, French researchers have successfully reduced the symptoms of schizophrenia. This breakthrough, which involves crossing…
Adelaide mother Megan Somerville sentenced to 12 years in a mental health facility
A mother found not guilty of attempted murder by way of mental incompetence after stabbing her two sons…
Could Mental Illness Begin Before You’re Born?
Key Questions Answered: Q: When do genes linked to mental illness start affecting the brain?A: Many genes associated…
Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
Virus Traces Discovered in The Brain Lining of People With Schizophrenia
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) may play a role in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,…
New Clozapine Consensus Guidelines Drop ANC Monitoring
Monitoring absolute neutrophil count (ANC) levels beyond 2 years of clozapine treatment is no longer necessary, new international…