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    Ancient viral DNA linked to major psychiatric disorders, study suggests

    by Nina Massey May 22, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Ancient viral DNA still present in the human genome may be linked to major psychiatric disorders, research suggests.

    Thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient infections are found in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, the study led by King’s College London found.

    About 8% of the genome (the complete

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