Ancient Viral DNA In The Human Genome Linked To Major Psychiatric Disorders

Ancient Viral DNA In The Human Genome Linked To Major Psychiatric Disorders

Eurasia Review

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New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Published in Nature Communications, the study...

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