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Researchers at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD) believe they have solved a riddle that has challenged scientists for more than 70 years: how the brain chemical dopamine relates to schizophrenia, the often-devastating brain disorder characterized by delusional thinking, hallucinations and other forms of psychosis.

A genetic mechanism that regulates the flow of dopamine provides evidence that the neuronal cells are unable to control levels of dopamine in schizophrenia.

The brain disorder is characterised by delusional thinking, hallucinations and other forms of psychosis.

The brain disorder is characterised by delusional thinking, hallucinations and other forms of psychosis.

The brain disorder is characterised by delusional thinking, hallucinations and other forms of psychosis.