Scientists discover viral link to schizophrenia

Unborn offspring can be predisposed to schizophrenia by viral infection in the womb, new research has shown.

Scientists discover viral link to schizophrenia
Sun, 31 Jan, 2010 - 15:14

Unborn offspring can be predisposed to schizophrenia by viral infection in the womb, new research has shown.

The discovery, made in rats, could explain a suspected link between flu and the mental illness.

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