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Gene mutations that lead to major birth defects may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain that contribute to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar disorder, according to new research by UC San Francisco scientists.
Read the full story here: Genes Involved in Birth Defects May Also Lead to Mental Illness
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