Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may share genetic roots with creativity
Monday, June 8, 2015 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Genes linked to creativity could increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to new research. Genetic risk scores were examined in a sample of 86,292 individuals from the general population of Iceland. Creative individuals were defined as those belonging to the national artistic societies of actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists and writers.