Common genetic variations linked to both schizophrenia and bipolar risk
Monday, September 19, 2011 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Common genetic variants contribute to the risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, an international research consortium has discovered. A team of scientists has found new molecular evidence that 11 genetic regions have strong links with these diseases, including six regions not previously observed. The researchers also found that many of these DNA variations contribute to both diseases.