Is schizophrenia genetically transmitted?
Clinicians and researchers alike have questioned and studied the origin of schizophrenia for decades. Since the early 1900s, a genetic hypothesis has been suggested. This article reviews studies on a possible genetic cause of schizophrenia by use of various methods of comparison: twins, adoption, family history, family studies, and studies of biologic markers. Most researchers conclude that schizophrenia is likely caused by a genetic predisposition coupled with environmental influences.
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D000300:Adoption; D015415:Biomarkers; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D010375:Pedigree; D012106:Research; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D014427:Twins
D015415:Biomarkers; D005819:Genetic Markers