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MIT researchers link a grin2a gene mutation to impaired updating of beliefs in mice via disruption of a mediodorsal thalamus–prefrontal cortex circuit, slowing adaptive decision-making; optogenetic activation of the circuit reversed the behavioral deficits, suggesting circuit-based targets for cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia.
Scientists have discovered that mutations in the GRIN2A gene can cause serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression, often starting in childhood. This breakthrough suggests that genetic testing could identify individuals at risk and that targeted treatments, such as L-serine supplements, may help manage or even cure these conditions, offering hope for personalized mental health care.
Scientists have identified the first gene, GRIN2A, that can directly cause mental illness on its own, with certain variants linked to early-onset psychiatric symptoms and potential treatment options like L-serine to improve symptoms.