A gene mutation linked to schizophrenia may cause the brain to cling to outdated beliefs by disrupting a key decision-making circuit. Scientists were able to reverse this effect in mice, suggesting a promising new treatment target.
Scientists at MIT may have found a key reason. A newly identified gene mutation appears to disrupt a brain circuit that helps us update our understanding of the world. When this system fails, the brain may cling to old ideas even when reality changes.
Thank you, nameless scientists.