Placenta Epigenetics Linked to Schizophrenia Origins
Scientists have discovered a possible link between epigenetic changes in the placenta and the origins of schizophrenia. According to the “neurodevelopmental hypothesis,” schizophrenia originates during fetal brain development, shaped by genetic risk factors and prenatal conditions. A recent study published in Nature Communications analyzed DNA from 368 placenta samples and found that specific epigenetic modifications, … Read more