Genes and mental illness: The potential of genetic discoveries to deliver better treatments
BodyLab9 Okt 2022

Genes and mental illness: The potential of genetic discoveries to deliver better treatments

Did you know your genes play an important role in the risk of having a mental illness? Over the past decade, scientists have discovered hundreds of genes linked to all mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder. Professor Eske Derks says it's now time to translate these findings into the clinic to help patients with better treatments and more accurate diagnosis. There are a few challenges to overcome first to make this goal of "precision psy...

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