A team of over 250 researchers from more than 20 countries have
discovered that common genetic variations contribute to a person's
risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/234696.php
Despite the availability of treatments, these illnesses are usually
chronic, and response to treatment is often incomplete, leading to
prolonged disability and personal suffering. Family history, which
reflects genetic inheritance, is a strong risk factor for both
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and it has generally been assumed
that dozens of genes, along with environmental factors, contribute to
disease risk.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/234733.php
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