Take a few minutes and read a good story about a gene called DISC1. This gene may be related to the formation of the corpus callosum - the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. It seems that when this gene is translocated, the corpus callosum fails to form leading to potential psychiatric and cognitive issues including autism and schizophrenia. It's a neat article that brings together a lot of different topics we talk about in class. You can read it here.
