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Schizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern

ScienceDailyThursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Schizophrenia’s lost brain connections follow a surprising pattern
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Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized pattern tied to the brain’s chemistry and wiring.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized pattern tied to the brain’s chemistry and wiring.

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Specialized brain scans reveal that schizophrenia is linked to widespread loss of the synapses that connect brain cells, with the left side of the brain hit especially hard. The damage follows a surprisingly organized pattern tied to the brain’s chemistry and wiring.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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