Neuroscientist (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Anthony LaMantia, professor and director of the Center for Neurobiology Research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a potential therapy for DiGeorge syndrome. The genetic disorder, which may cause autism and schizophrenia among other impacts, develops before it can be recognized and currently has no treatments. Credit Clayton Metz/Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.