New research, however, moves closer to understanding what causes schizophrenia, as scientists foray into its genetic background and examine the brain cells involved.
For now, available treatments are limited to eliminating the symptoms of the disease rather than “curing” it, as the causes of the condition remain largely unknown.
The new findings suggest that genetic defects may affect the brain’s so-called glial cells. Dysfunction in these cells may cause the symptoms of childhood-onset schizophrenia, say the researchers.
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