Researchers Identify 'Brainquakes' in Psychotic Disorders, Offering New Insights into Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
A recent study has identified 'brainquakes' as a significant factor in the disruption of brain connectivity among individuals with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These brainquakes represent an imbalance between redundancy and synergy within brain networks, affecting how brain cell circuits process information. The study involved detailed brain scans of 1,111 participants, including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and healthy controls. The findings revealed that individuals with psychotic disorders exhibited more irregular and random connectivity, likened to active volcanoes within the brain. This research provides a new perspective on the complexity and organizational states of the brain in psychotic conditions, although further studies are needed to understand the long-term impact of these brainquakes. 
