Molecular mysteries
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The article discusses the various neurotransmitter systems and molecular cascades that are associated with the onset of schizophrenia in humans. It is suggested that a combination of different approaches should be implemented to explain the real causes and consequences of the disease.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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Living with schizophrenia
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The various positive and negative symptoms and the lowered expectations that are to be dealt while living with a person suffering from schizophrenia are discussed. The patients should be adequately medicated and rehabilitated to ensure a smooth functioning of their lives.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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Seeing schizophrenia
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The contribution of the technique of brain imaging towards the study of schizophrenia is discussed. Imaging is found to be extremely beneficial in studying the symptoms and occurrence of the disease and also helps in implementing the potential treatment for the same.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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