Ultra-rare gene variant appears as schizophrenia or autism in one island family - Medical Xpress
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- • Researchers identified a rare gene variant linked to schizophrenia and autism in a single Portuguese island family.
- • The variant was found in several family members, including those with the conditions and those without.
- • The discovery may help explain the genetic basis of mental illness among family members.
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Researchers have found an ultra-rare gene variant in a Portuguese island family. The variant is associated with schizophrenia or autism in family members.
The discovery of this gene variant may help explain mental illness among family members, according to Rutgers researchers who made the finding.
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