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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

May 22, 2024 by

New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

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