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Characterising the shared genetic determinants of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and risk-taking.
Translational psychiatry - 8 Sept 2021
Hindley Guy, Bahrami Shahram, Steen Nils Eiel, O'Connell Kevin S, Frei Oleksandr, Shadrin Alexey, Bettella Francesco, Rødevand Linn, Fan Chun C, Dale Anders M, Djurovic Srdjan, Smeland Olav B, Andreassen Ole A
Abstract excerpt
Increased risk-taking is a central component of bipolar disorder (BIP) and is implicated in schizophrenia (SCZ). Risky behaviours, including smoking and alcohol use, are overrepresented in both disorders and associated with poor health outcomes. Positive genetic correlations are reported but an improved understanding of the shared genetic architecture between risk phenotypes and psychiatric disorders may provide...
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