Ancient viruses linked to schizophrenia, bipolar and depression
22-05-2024 11:27 via metro.co.uk

Ancient viruses linked to schizophrenia, bipolar and depression

DNA in brain cells can affect mental health (Picture: Getty/Image Source)Ancient ‘fossil’ DNA in humans could leave people more susceptible to major psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, a new study has found.The results could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatment.About 8% of the genome is made up of sequences called human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) – products of ancient viral infections that occurred hundreds of thousands
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