A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Shani Stern (Sagol Department of Neurobiology) reveals that 75% of genes associated with autism spectrum disorder are also linked to schizophrenia. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the study highlights the significant genetic overlap between these two heritable neuropsychiatric disorders. Prof. Stern explains that, despite differing developmental timelines, both conditions share similar social impairment symptoms and co-occur more frequently than previously thought. This discovery offers promising new directions for developing targeted treatments. READ MORE in  Israel21c and Ha’aretz.