schizophrenia

Immune clue to preventing schizophrenia

Posted in Science on 19th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

It may be possible to prevent schizophrenia by calming the brain's immune system, say scientists.

Smoking 'may play schizophrenia role'

Posted in Science on 10th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

Smoking could play a role in the development of schizophrenia. The team at King's College London say smokers are more likely to develop the disorder and at a younger age.

Scientists make breakthrough in schizophrenia research

Posted in Medicine on 6th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

The work presents strong evidence that disruption of a delicate chemical balance in the brain is heavily implicated in the disorder.

Light electric stimulation of the brain may improve memory for people with schizophrenia

Posted in Medicine on 30th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

This type of brain stimulation might ease some of the cognitive difficulties that afflict people with schizophrenia.

Why Don't Animals Get Schizophrenia (and How Come We Do)?

Posted in Medicine on 26th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

Research suggest an evolutionary link between the disorder and what makes us human.