Children born to older fathers have a higher risk of developing mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Now, a new study suggests that age-related genetic mutations…
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Mutations in a gene known as NLGN1 may be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to research published on May 24, 2016 in Translational Psychiatry. The work offers insight…
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Bipolar disorder runs in families, but researchers have struggled to identify specific genetic factors that put people at risk. Now, by scrutinizing the genes of thousands of people with and without…
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Deletions of DNA in a portion of a gene known as NRXN1 may play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a study published on May 19, 2016 in Genetics in Medicine. In an examination of…
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Although women show more of a certain type of genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia than do men, that pattern does not influence their risk of developing the illness, researchers have found.
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