Scientists identify susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder

Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 11:30 in Health & Medicine

A new study provides fascinating insight into the genetic basis of bipolar disorder, a highly heritable mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. The research, published by Cell Press online February 24 in the American Journal of Human Genetics, identifies a previously unrecognized susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder.

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