Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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Shared genetic risk for bipolar disorder and BMI

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have found a positive association in the heritability of bipolar disorder and body mass index, supporting the theory that there is some interaction in the genetic mechanisms underlying these two traits.

Shared genetic risk for bipolar disorder and BMI

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:00 PM PST

Researchers have found a positive association in the heritability of bipolar disorder and body mass index, supporting the theory that there is some interaction in the genetic mechanisms underlying these two traits.

Neurocognitive abnormalities ‘fundamental’ to schizophrenia

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:00 PM PST

Rare copy-number variants that confer a high risk for schizophrenia or autism are associated with impaired cognition in carriers without psychiatric disorders, researchers report in Nature.

Childhood asthma secondhand smoke education vital

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:00 PM PST

A US study has found that smokers caring for children with asthma often underestimate levels of secondhand smoke exposure.

Neurocognitive abnormalities ‘fundamental’ to schizophrenia

Posted: 18 Dec 2013 04:00 PM PST

Rare copy-number variants that confer a high risk for schizophrenia or autism are associated with impaired cognition in carriers without psychiatric disorders, researchers report in Nature.

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