[Neurobiological determinants of schizophrenic diseases. Concept, strategy and methods of a research program].
Biological research in schizophrenia aims at clarifying the etiopathogenesis of schizophrenic psychoses and developing causal therapies. Besides the necessary coordination of available resources, the scientific success of such a research program depends mainly on adequate concepts, research strategies, and methods of assessment. The present paper discusses some of these conceptual research aspects.
Gaebel
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Psychiatrische Klinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Rheinische Landes- und Hochschulklinik, Düsseldorf.
Maier
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D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012569:Schizotypal Personality Disorder / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000502:physiology*