Promising New Approach to Treat Symptoms of Psychosis

Symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions caused by psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia, can be treated by targeting a specific genetic mutation affecting important processes.

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New approach helps treat symptoms of schizophrenia. Certain rare mutations greatly increase schizophrenia risk. Schizophrenia is marked by delusions and hallucinations. Targeting specific mutation can improve these psychotic symptoms.

Promising New Approach to Treat Symptoms of Psychosis

Symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions caused by a psychiatric illness, such as schizophrenia can be treated by targeting a specific genetic mutation that disrupts key pathways. Read More

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