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Study Hints of Gene Link to Risk of Schizophrenia

 
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A new study has found that rare and previously undetectable genetic variations may significantly increase the risk that a person will develop schizophrenia.

Experts said the study, while not identifying the cause of the disorder, provided a striking demonstration of how new gene-scanning technology can open a new frontier in the quest to understand the biology of mental disorders.

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