Researchers at the University of Illinois have found a direct link between a genetic mutation and schizophrenia. The ...

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with ...

Illinois professor Uwe Rudolph, left, and research scientist Maltesh Kambali led an international group of researchers who found a key role for an enzyme regulating glycine in the brain while ...

Schizophrenia and major depressive disorder (MDD) may be genetically associated with increased risk for constipation but only the latter association appears to be clinically significant, according to ...

A new study shows that those with cannabis use disorder (or an inability to stop using it despite health or social ...

Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have linked genetic variants to neuropsychiatric disorders, but their regulatory roles in non-coding regions remain largely unclear. Using the LUHMES neuronal ...

Scientists discover novel enhancers linked to neuropsychiatric diseases, paving the way for new drug discovery opportunities.

Neuropsychiatric disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent. Given their complex and multifactorial pathogenesis, there is ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

The causes of the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia are multifaceted and not fully understood. “Several factors may contribute, including neurobiological factors, genetic factors, and ...

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Schizophrenia cases associated with problematic weed use have skyrocketed in the wake of Canada's legalization of marijuana, a new study says.