Schizophrenia is a complex mental health disorder, but scientists are learning more about what can cause it... | Genetics And ...

In a new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A gene in schizophrenia.

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, ...

The term "schizophrenia" was unclear in meaning from its beginning and has remained unclear ever since. It is long past time to replace it with better alternatives.

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects thoughts, moods, perceptions, and behaviors. Affected individuals experience positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, and ...

Catatonic symptoms can happen in schizophrenia and other mental health conditions. Benzodiazepines work quickly to reduce catatonic symptoms, but they can be addictive. Electroconvulsive therapy is ...

In psychiatric conditions like autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia, differences in social behavior correlate with changes in brain volume, a newly published study shows. The finding comes from ...

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and other changes in thoughts or behaviors. Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects your thoughts, behaviors, and ...

People with schizophrenia suffer from psychosis, a primary symptom that is usually treated with antipsychotic medications. Patients also usually suffer from so-called negative or cognitive symptoms, ...

Schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder (BPD) have several symptoms in common. For instance, both schizophrenia and BPD can cause symptoms like psychosis, relationship difficulties, and ...

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 ...