Scientists identified five 'fossil viruses' (HERVs) linked to psychiatric disorders, indicating they play a significant role in the human brain, offering new avenues for treatment.
The study used a unique method to connect genetic susceptibility for psychiatric disorders to the expression of ancient viral sequences (HERVs) in the human genome, suggesting their importance.
Research analyzed data from genetic studies and brain samples to explore how DNA variations impact HERV expression, revealing potential insights into psychiatric disorders.
HERVs, making up to eight percent of the human genome, could have originated in Neanderthals, indicating their prolonged presence and potential impact on psychiatric disorders.
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