Autism Vox dna genetics

March 28th, 2008

Rare Genetic Mutations and Schizophrenia

In a new study, scientists at the University of Washington and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories have found that rates of genetic deletions and duplications are three to four times higher in people with schizophrenia. These genetic mutations are more likely to disrupt that brain’s signaling genes, which affect brain development. Further, researchers found that “most […]

By Kristina Chew, PhD -- 8 comments