Gene Linked To Schizophrenia Discovered
An international team of scientists led by Queensland Institute of Medical Research and University of Edinburgh has discovered a gene linked to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
This major finding, they claim will be extremely useful in the identification and treatment of mental conditions much more early.
Published in the American Journal of Human Genetics’ journal, the study says the gene ABCA1 is active in the hippocampus and cortex regions of the brain, and linked to people with mental conditions, such as, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
‘We did a genetic analysis on a patient with chronic schizophrenia and discovered he had a break in his DNA, right in the middle of the ABCA13 gene. The break meant that the gene wouldn’t work properly, so we hypothesised that this might be the reason for their illness.
‘We tested this theory in another 3000-people, by examining this gene in schizophrenia, bipolar and depression patients and comparing it to people without these conditions,’ said team lead Dr Allan McRae.
Further, strengthening our understanding of the mechanisms and development of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder development, scientists believe the research will be useful in finding a better diagnosis for the risk of mental illness, including early intervention and treatment.
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