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Study suggests genetic schizophrenia risk linked to lower IQ among people who do not develop schizophrenia

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From the Elsevier press release via EurekAlert!: The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments… Read more »

Study suggests children’s brain processing speed indicates risk of psychosis

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From the Cardiff University press release via MedicalXpress: New research from Cardiff and Bristol universities shows that children whose brains process information more slowly than their peers are at greater… Read more »

Researchers find new genetic factors increasing predisposition to schizophrenia

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From the University of Washington press release by Leila Gray via ScienceDaily: New genetic factors that predispose to schizophrenia have been uncovered in five families with several affected relatives. The… Read more »

Study suggests altered brain activity responsible for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia

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From the Cell Press press release via ScienceDaily: Cognitive problems with memory and behavior experienced by individuals with schizophrenia are linked with changes in brain activity; however, it is difficult… Read more »

Study suggests neuron loss in schizophrenia and depression could be prevented

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From the Elsevier press release via MedicalXpress: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficits have been implicated in schizophrenia and depression. In schizophrenia, deficits have been particularly well-described for a subtype of GABA… Read more »

Study suggests tickling the brain with magnetic stimulation improves memory in schizophrenia

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From the Elsevier press release via EurekAlert!: Cognitive impairments are disabling for individuals with schizophrenia, and no satisfactory treatments currently exist. These impairments affect a wide range of cognition, including… Read more »