Genome Study Points to New Culprit for Schizophrenia. HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Large, rare structural changes in DNA called copy number variants may play a role in schizophrenia, according to U.S. Researchers, who said their findings support a sharp change of direction in genetics research on schizophrenia.
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Largest twin study pins nearly 80% of schizophrenia risk on heritability. In the largest study of twins in schizophrenia research to date, researchers have estimated that as much as 79% of schizophrenia risk may be explained by genetic factors. The estimate indicates that genetics have a substantial influence on risk for the disorder. Source 3k.