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New research is connecting genetic variations to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor
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We know that changes in our genetic code can be associated with an increased risk for psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. But how can a genetic mutation lead to complex psychiatric symptoms such as vivid hallucinations, manic episodes and bizarre delusions?

To find out, researchers are trying to...

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