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Schizophrenia Gene

July 6 , 2019 1971 days 903 0
  • Indian and Australian scientists in a collaborative effort have identified a new gene directly linked to schizophrenia.
  • Researchers from the University of Queensland and the Schizophrenia Research Foundation led by R. Thara in Chennai analyzed the genomes of more than 3000 Chennai residents.
  • They identified a gene called NAPRT1 which is directly linked to Schizophrenia.
  • Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

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