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• Northwestern Scientists Identify Novel Schizophrenia Biomarker and Peptide Therapy to Reverse Cognitive Dysfunction in Adult Brains

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Health

  A landmark study published in the journal Neuron has identified a circulating brain protein, Cacna2d1, as a key biomarker for schizophrenia. Researchers at Northwestern University...

• Northwestern University Identifies Novel Protein Biomarker and Synthetic Drug Candidate to Combat Schizophrenia Cognitive Deficits

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Health

  Researchers have discovered a circulating brain protein, Cacna2d1, that is significantly reduced in the spinal fluid of schizophrenia patients, leading to overexcited neural circui...

• Baby CHAMP Trial Proves Early High-Dose Therapy Significantly Improves Hand and Arm Function in Toddlers with Cerebral Palsy

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  A multisite clinical trial led by Virginia Tech has found that infants and toddlers with unilateral cerebral palsy show lasting motor improvements when receiving intensive therapy...