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White blood cells could hold the key to understanding schizophrenia

BunniekinsSenior Contributor

White blood cells could hold the key to understanding schizophrenia

Hi all Just read this news article tonight which stated that researchers are discovering a link between white blood blood cells escaping into the brain and its link between that and schizophrenia. It goes something like this that the white blood cells create a immune reaction to the brain making some people sensitive to its effects. It is very early days but for those suffering schizophrenia (like myself and my son) it holds a huge key.

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Re: White blood cells could hold the key to understanding schizophrenia

Saw that Greenpeace, really hope they get a breakthrough.

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s-jaySenior Contributor

Re: White blood cells could hold the key to understanding schizophrenia

Fascinating - thanks for sharing.

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

Re: White blood cells could hold the key to understanding schizophrenia

It feels like that research could really open doors for Sz sufferers and families.

How could I possibly be logical or rational about such a subject.

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