Possible Genetic Link To Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, Parkinson's Disease Identified

... Several neurological and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, alcoholism, and Parkinson's disease, are associated with changes in the brain that affect the nerves that communicate with each other through the naturally-produced chemical dopamine. One protein that is crucial for dopamine-mediated neuronal communication in animals is DARPP-32. [click link for full article] ...