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Genetic Faults Link Manic Depression, Schizophrenia

Research slowly unravels genetic causes of mental illnesses

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 2, 2009 7:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists have discovered genetic variations that link schizophrenia to manic depression for the first time, the Independent reports. Research made possible by technical advances found that thousands of tiny genetic faults raised the risk of both mental illnesses, which had previously been believed to be...   Read full story »

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