[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Neuroscience News [@NeuroscienceNew](/creator/twitter/NeuroscienceNew) on x 504.5K followers Created: 2025-07-15 19:23:26 UTC Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder A new study reveals hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting infection may play a role in these psychiatric conditions. Researchers analyzed postmortem brain samples and found HCV in the choroid plexus — a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid — but not in the brain tissue itself. This presence correlated with altered gene expression in memory-related brain areas. Electronic health records confirmed HCV rates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients were nearly double those in major depression and seven times higher than in healthy controls. The study challenges the assumption that elevated HCV rates are only due to risky behaviors like drug use. These findings point to a potential new treatment avenue using antivirals for certain psychiatric patients.  XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$plxs](/topic/$plxs) [Post Link](https://x.com/NeuroscienceNew/status/1945202565752172752)
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Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
A new study reveals hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting infection may play a role in these psychiatric conditions.
Researchers analyzed postmortem brain samples and found HCV in the choroid plexus — a structure producing cerebrospinal fluid — but not in the brain tissue itself.
This presence correlated with altered gene expression in memory-related brain areas.
Electronic health records confirmed HCV rates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients were nearly double those in major depression and seven times higher than in healthy controls.
The study challenges the assumption that elevated HCV rates are only due to risky behaviors like drug use.
These findings point to a potential new treatment avenue using antivirals for certain psychiatric patients.
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