Postpartum Psychosis Heritability Estimated, Specific Risk Genes Identified
New research quantifies genetic contributions to postpartum psychosis and identifies specific genes, including shared pathways with other psychiatric
Three Genetic Loci Modify Risk and Onset of Inherited Alzheimer's Disease
Specific genetic variants influence disease risk and age of dementia onset in autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease.
Comorbidity Drives Genetic Overlap Between Anxiety and Major Depression
Excluding comorbid cases reveals that isolated anxiety and depression are more genetically distinct than previously recognized.
Common Genetic Variants Linked to Acute Myeloid Leukemia Risk and Survival
A meta-analysis identifies four new germline loci associated with specific cytogenetic subtypes and clinical outcomes in myeloid malignancy.
Cell-Specific Genetic Mapping Links Neuronal and Immune Pathways to Neuropsychiatric Risk
Analysis of six major disorders identifies 345 risk genes, highlighting the role of microglia and astrocytes in disease pathogenesis.
Autism Shares Genetic Risk Loci With Diabetes and Heart Disease
Large-scale genomic analysis identifies 100 shared loci linking autism spectrum disorder to metabolic and cardiovascular phenotypes.
Cross-Ancestry Analysis Identifies Shared Genetic Risk for Major Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers identified 403 genetic loci and specific cellular pathways common to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.