Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia share some common genes

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Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia share some common genes

Postby mikes » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:46 pm

Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots

04 July 2009
A trio of genome-wide studies - collectively the largest to date - has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia...

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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156241.php


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Later, mikey
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Re: Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia share some common genes

Postby sycamore » Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:33 pm

Hmmm...very interesting, especially when they mentioned pregnant mothers having the flu and that it may affect the fetus. Perhaps this is why they reccomend flu shots to expecting moms?
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Re: Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia share some common genes

Postby jk » Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:10 am

Very good article Mike thanks.
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