Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking a Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Pinpoint Gene Mutation Disrupting Brain’s Reality Update Mechanism April 10, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A common, debilitating hallmark of schizophrenia is a profound difficulty in integrating new information, fundamentally impairing an individual’s ability to understand and navigate the world. This cognitive deficit cascades into…
Psychology & Intimacy A Gene Mutation in the Brain Circuit of Belief Updating May Underlie Key Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia April 3, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker MIT Researchers Uncover Potential Mechanism for Difficulty Processing New Information in Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, a complex and often debilitating mental health condition, is characterized by a constellation of symptoms that can…