GRIN2A Gene: Single Gene Linked to Mental Disorders
Research shows the GRIN2A gene, unlike polygenic causes, can directly trigger mental disorders like schizophrenia. Specific GRIN2A variants impact nerve cell activity and NMDA receptor function.
New insights into the genetics of schizophrenia
As sample sizes for genetic studies continue to grow and new analytical methods emerge, researchers are increasingly able to tackle the longstanding question of how nature and nurture interact in complex disorders like schizophrenia.