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Genetic counselling for psychiatric disorders.
The Medical journal of Australia - 6 Nov 2006
Hill Melissa K, Sahhar Margaret
Abstract excerpt
Family, adoption and twin studies demonstrate that many adult psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder, have a clear genetic component. The aetiology of psychiatric disorders is a complex combination of both genetic and environmental components. While potential susceptibility genes for psychiatric disorders have been identified, interaction with the environment is a...
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