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Genetic evidence for the association between schizophrenia and obesity.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Jul 2026
Su Mei-Hsin, Yeh Tzu-Chen, Cheng Chi-Fung, Kao Wei-Yi, Lin Mei-Chen, Lin Yen-Feng, Chen Chia-Yen, Wu Chi-Shin, Wang Shi-Heng
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OBJECTIVE: Observational studies found that individuals with schizophrenia (SCZ) exhibit higher prevalence of obesity-related traits, posing significant health risks. However, the neuropsychiatric mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the genetic connections between schizophrenia and obesity. METHODS: We examined the effect of genetic liability for SCZ on obesity in Taiwan Biobank samples of...
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