Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking Schizophrenia’s Cognitive Puzzle: MIT Researchers Pinpoint Gene Mutation Affecting Belief Updating May 2, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A fundamental challenge in understanding schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder affecting an estimated 21 million people worldwide, lies in its profound impact on cognitive functions. A core symptom is the…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking a Key to Schizophrenia: MIT Researchers Pinpoint Gene Mutation Disrupting Brain Circuit Crucial for Adapting to New Information April 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has illuminated a potential biological mechanism underlying a core cognitive deficit in schizophrenia: the struggle to integrate new information and…
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…
