Genetic Link to Schizophrenia: GRIN2A Gene Finding Offers Hope for Prevention
A team of physicians specializing in genetics and neurology has identified a direct genetic link to schizophrenia, pinpointing mutations in the GRIN2A gene as a meaningful risk factor. This discovery, published in Nature Mental Health on February 24, 2025, opens the possibility of developing preventative therapies for the debilitating mental illness. The research builds on decades of understanding that schizophrenia has a strong genetic component, but previously lacked identification of a specific, directly causative gene.