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Evidence of linkage and association on 18p11.2 for psychosis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Dec 2006
Mukherjee O, Meera P, Ghosh S, Kubendran S, Kiran K, Manjunath K R, Subhash M N, Benegal V, Brahmachari S K, Majumder P P, Jain S
Abstract excerpt
The genetic basis of bipolar disorder (BPD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) has been established through numerous clinical and molecular studies. Although often considered separate nosological entities, evidence now suggests that the two syndromes may share some genetic liability. Recent studies have used a composite phenotype (psychosis) that includes BPD, SCZ, psychosis not otherwise specified, and schizoaffective...
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