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Autoimmune encephalitis and psychiatric disorders

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Daniela Reisz studies the human mind from neurological, psychiatric, and philosophical perspectives, including brain-derived functions like morals, thinking, behaviour and cognition. Here, through the study of a rare case of autoimmune encephalitis, she develops a broader approach to psychiatric disorders including their biological causes.

Despite the latest advances in medical research, the causes of psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (a long-term illness that affects the person’s perception of reality) remain a puzzle for researchers and doctors around the world. Unlocking the mechanisms behind these diseases is paramount for effectively treating or even preventing them. Through her study of an uncommon case of autoimmune encephalitis, […]

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