The Insanity Virus

Fascinating article that introduces schizophrenia begins with a brain infection making it a brain disease, not a psychological behavior. The researchers say the infection is triggered by a retrovirus called HERV-W. This may also explain the birth month effect of those with schizophrenia.  “One study found the HERV-W virus in 49% of people with schizophrenia, compared with just 4% of healthy people.” Understanding this virus may also be instrumental in understanding MS and bipolar as well.