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Schizophrenia's Hidden Brain Map | Science News
New research reveals schizophrenia isn’t just random brain decay—it’s a targeted, left-brain-first synaptic collapse with surprising patterns. Using advanced scans of over 100 participants, scientists found synaptic loss doesn’t match traditional brain shrinkage, pointing to two separate biological processes. Areas hardest hit? Those packed with serotonin and glutamate receptors—hinting at chemistry’s role in vulnerability. Computer models even pinpointed the left frontal lobe as the likely origin, from which damage spreads through neural networks. This breakthrough could lead to precision…
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