https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/schizophrenia/ Neuroscience News provides research news for neuroscience, neurology, psychology, AI, brain science, mental health, robotics and cognitive sciences. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://neurosciencenews.com/files/2020/08/cropped-Neuroscience-News-Site-Icon-512-comp-32x32.jpg https://neurosciencenews.com/neuroscience-terms/schizophrenia/ 32 32 66008408 https://neurosciencenews.com/cannabis-disorder-adolescent-psychosis-30337/ https://neurosciencenews.com/cannabis-disorder-adolescent-psychosis-30337/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:46 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115517 New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/cannabis-disorder-adolescent-psychosis-30337/feed/ 0 115517 https://neurosciencenews.com/grin2a-schizophrenia-reality-circuit-30334/ https://neurosciencenews.com/grin2a-schizophrenia-reality-circuit-30334/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:47:31 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115509 Scientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/grin2a-schizophrenia-reality-circuit-30334/feed/ 0 115509 https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/ https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:35:59 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=115484 New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/glymphatic-system-psychosis-schizophrenia-30328/feed/ 0 115484 https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-chatbot-mental-health-delusions-30178/ https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-chatbot-mental-health-delusions-30178/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:04:42 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114923 A digital helping hand or a dangerous mirror? New research reveals how AI chatbots can consolidate delusions and worsen symptoms for those with severe mental illness.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-chatbot-mental-health-delusions-30178/feed/ 0 114923 https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-neurobiology-antipsychotics-30176/ https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-neurobiology-antipsychotics-30176/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114915 Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-neurobiology-antipsychotics-30176/feed/ 0 114915 https://neurosciencenews.com/psychosis-cortical-maturation-cognition-30158/ https://neurosciencenews.com/psychosis-cortical-maturation-cognition-30158/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:28:07 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114826 It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/psychosis-cortical-maturation-cognition-30158/feed/ 0 114826 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-conductors-protein-handshake-synapses-30085/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:34:38 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114505 Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.]]> 114505 https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-damage-neural-schizophrenia-29989/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:43:06 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=114130 New brain imaging research shows that structural damage in schizophrenia spectrum disorders may begin in specific “epicenter” regions before spreading across connected brain networks. Individuals with the condition showed widespread reductions in structural similarity between key cognitive and emotional brain regions. ]]> 114130 https://neurosciencenews.com/visual-psychosis-therapy-29908/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:32:17 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113780 A new imagery-focused therapy called iMAPS may help people with psychosis gain control over disturbing mental images that fuel paranoia, fear, and hallucinations. In a feasibility trial of 45 participants, the approach showed strong patient engagement and meaningful reductions in distress by teaching individuals to understand, transform, and re-script intrusive images. ]]> 113780 https://neurosciencenews.com/doxycycline-schizophrenia-psychopharmacology-29897/ https://neurosciencenews.com/doxycycline-schizophrenia-psychopharmacology-29897/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:53:19 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113742 A large population-based study suggests that doxycycline, a common antibiotic, may reduce the risk of schizophrenia when prescribed to adolescents receiving mental health care. Researchers analyzed data from more than 56,000 young patients and found that those who took doxycycline had a 30–35% lower chance of developing schizophrenia later in life. ]]> https://neurosciencenews.com/doxycycline-schizophrenia-psychopharmacology-29897/feed/ 1 113742 https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-schizophrenia-neurotech-sensor-29876/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:57 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113640 Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The flexible, low-cost device analyzes a drop of saliva in under three minutes, offering a fast, affordable, and noninvasive diagnostic tool. ]]> 113640 https://neurosciencenews.com/schizophrenia-neurons-29864/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:47:22 +0000 https://neurosciencenews.com/?p=113585 Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep. When scientists reduced the activity of these cells in mice with a schizophrenia-linked mutation, the animals’ behavior and sleep patterns normalized. ]]> 113585