Psychiatric Disorders Have a Genetic Component. Now What?
Psychiatric disorders arise from combinations of over 200 overlapping genetic variants and environmental triggers, creating spectrum-like conditions that complicate diagnosis.
New research finds 5 genetic signatures shared by 14 psychiatric disorders - Harvard Gazette
Distinct psychiatric disorders share substantial genetic architecture, with five genomic factors explaining most genetic differences across multiple disorders.
Huge genetic study reveals hidden links between psychiatric conditions
Many major psychiatric disorders share genetic risk factors and cluster into five genetically defined categories, indicating substantial biological overlap across diagnoses.