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Posted by: capn_caveman 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Schizophrenia may occur, in part, because of a problem in an intermittent on/off switch for a gene involved in making a key chemical messenger in the brain, scientists have found in a study of human brain tissue.

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    Wil10 months, 3 weeks ago

    Wow, that's a fascinating read, Cap'n. Good catch!

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      capn_caveman10 months, 3 weeks ago

      Thanks as always Wil. I posted this because I feel that there is a public misconception about the disease. There are a lot of people who still think that schizophrenics are made that way because of personal choices (did too much acid in the 60's for example) and their upbringing / environment. While these things may play a significant role, recent studies have shown that a person's physiology is a major factor in the disease process as well. One can only hope that these studies lead to better treatments.

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      Mr-opinion10 months, 3 weeks ago

      Interesting, if I am interpeting the article correct, Schizophrenia appears to be a resullt of early growing failures - then there might be a chance to start looking for it before it develops into a major issue and solve it befor it happens - of course too late for current sufferers, there we just have to ope that the can come up with some decent drugs - which of course will never work for everyone, and will always be a crapshoot. Lets hope for the best.

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        mamasan10 months, 3 weeks ago

        I feel very bad for folks that have mental problems

        what evil biology it is.

        I hope someday they can find help for all those who suffer.

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          BronxBomber10 months, 3 weeks ago

          Being schizophrenic means never being alone...

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