During adolescence, when the brain undergoes a natural pruning of synapses, the brain of a person who is vulnerable to schizophrenia appears to aggressively prune away too many synapses.

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Studies have shown that during adolescence, the brains of individuals who are vulnerable to schizophrenia undergo an excessive pruning of synapses, which may contribute to the development of the disorder.

During Adolescence, When the Brain Undergoes a Natural Pruning of Synapses