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Schizophrenia risk increases 10-fold with genetic mutation
February 14, 2014 by NewsBot
Researchers from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, have identified a risk gene mutation for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder that increases chances of developing the conditions by more than 10-fold. The team says they found this mutation is inherited from a distant but common European ancestor.The international team, led by Prof.