Research evidence links the brain abnormalities of schizophrenia to ________ during prenatal development.

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Research suggests that a viral infection contracted during prenatal development can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. The infection may lead to changes in brain development and function, contributing to the brain abnormalities observed in individuals with schizophrenia. Maternal stress and abnormal levels of certain hormones have also been studied as potential risk factors for schizophrenia but evidence linking them to brain abnormalities is less established. The weight of the unborn child is not a known risk factor for schizophrenia.

Research Evidence Links the Brain Abnormalities of Schizophrenia to ________