WASHINGTON - A genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia appears to rupture communication between the two areas of the brain believed to be responsible for memory and may be an underlying cause of the brain disorder, U.S. researchers suggested in a Full Story »
Posted by Catherine Duyn
This article explains the key concepts of schizophrenia, the gene mutation, and the experiments used to test this theory very well. It was well translated for the reader. I think they could have explained the regular functions of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. The author uses definitions and quotes from experts like Dr. Joshua Gordon. I think it was interesting that it was mentioned that the interviewing was done on the phone for Gordon. However it was obviously a good technique since the story is explained well. I think by talking to the actual Doctor performing the experiment it proved the science was being explained well by a first hand researcher.
