Discussion of genetics and mental health.
The preceding articles by Kety, Gershon et al., and Omenn are discussed. Ongoing research on children of one or two schizophrenic parents is described as representing the opportunity to study precipitating environmental factors.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000300:Adoption; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000235:genetics; D003863:Depression / Q000235:genetics; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000235:genetics*; D012107:Research Design; D012306:Risk; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000235:genetics; D012931:Social Environment