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Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mental Illnesses

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

The development of schizophrenia is thought to be caused by malfunctioning dopaminergic neurons, which causes brain dysfunction and an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.

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