People with schizophrenia are more likely than healthy individuals to have abnormalities in the thalamus.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Abnormalities

refer to deviations from the normal or average, often implying a dysfunction or disorder in a biological, psychological, or sociological context.