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the insanity Virus.

Authors :
Fox, Douglas
Source :
Discover. Jun2010, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p58-64. 6p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article focuses on the theory, put forth by psychiatrist Fuller Torrey that schizophrenia is caused by a viral infection. Schizophrenics have inflamed white blood cells, less brain tissue, and larger fluid-filled ventricles, all evidence in Torrey's conclusion. Torrey and others determined that the virus is the human endogenous retrovirus W (HERV-W), which exists in everyone's DNA. The work done by scientist Hervä Perron on viruses and schizophrenia is also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02747529
Volume :
31
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Discover
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
50780536