Virginia Tech: Iron Deficiency May Explain Psychiatric Outcomes of a Rare Genetic Condition
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition
A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the difference.
By Lena Ayuk
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Iron deficiency may explain psychiatric outcomes of a rare genetic condition
A rare gene deletion can lead to schizophrenia, autism, or mild developmental delays. Ryan Purcell of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute will use a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore whether iron deficiency might be making the difference.
By Lena Ayuk
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