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Identifying the genetic roots of schizophrenia

Posted on July 22, 2014 by HN

“After analyzing the DNA of 150,000 people, scientists say they can pinpoint the genetic roots of schizophrenia. In the largest study of its kind, a consortium of researchers from around the world linked the mental illness to 108 spots on people’s DNA. Previously, scientists had only discovered 30 such locations. The study was published Monday[…]

Schizophrenia suffer Nicola Hynes on Breaking Down the Stigma

Posted on June 5, 2014 by HN

“There is a huge stigma surrounding mental illness and the mental health system is for the most part, a joke. People are dying through suicide; at times because others are uneducated about illnesses that affect such a large number of the population.” Read the Full Article Source: Indpendent.ie