A new study published in Nature Neuroscience, one of the world’s most respected scientific publications; presented new information on the genetic origin of schizophrenia, one of the most mysterious and serious brain diseases in history.
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that affects brain functions, and besides genetic factors, environmental factors may also play a role in the development of the disease. However, genetic predisposition and environmental factors can trigger schizophrenia. For this reason, the genes identified in the research are very important for understanding the nature of brain diseases and developing possible treatment methods.
The mystery of schizophrenia, which causes social behavior problems, is being lifted:
By analyzing genetic differences between schizophrenia patients and healthy controls, the researchers identified 8 new schizophrenia risk genes. These new genes are thought to be involved in brain development, neurotransmitter functions, and connectivity. The results obtained may help to better understand the genetic components of complex diseases such as schizophrenia and may lead to the development of more effective treatments in the future.
Schizophrenia and autism link:
It is also stated that the study may help to understand the genetic components of other neurological diseases such as autism. The study’s authors also note that they have found clues that neurological diseases such as schizophrenia and autism may be genetically similar.
However, the genetic components of complex diseases such as both schizophrenia and autism are very complex and result from the interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Therefore, more research is needed to fully understand these diseases, but it is still possible to say that the development in question is an important advance for the science of genetics.
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