A recent discovery found that eight different mental health conditions have the same genetic basis. A new study looked closer at these shared genes to learn more about them. Many of these genes are active for longer in the brain’s development stages and could affect multiple areas, making them potential targets for new treatments.
These genes are also connected to many other proteins, which could lead to wide effects on the brain if changed.”Scientists found 109 genes linked to eight mental health disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia.”
These conditions may have similar symptoms or appear together in families. By studying these shared and unique genes, researchers identified 683 variants that impact brain cell development. These genes are involved in regulating different stages of brain development and impacting various brain cells.
Understanding these shared genes could help in developing treatments for multiple mental health conditions. With almost 1 billion people globally living with mental health issues, this research could make a big difference.
The study was published in the journal Cell.
Vocabulary List:
- Conditions /kənˈdɪʃənz/ (noun): States of being or circumstances that affect an individual or group.
- Genetic /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (adjective): Relating to genes or heredity.
- Variants /ˈvɛəriənts/ (noun): Different forms or versions of something especially in biological contexts.
- Development /dɪˈvɛl.əp.mənt/ (noun): The process of developing or being developed such as growth or evolution.
- Regulating /ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/ (verb): Controlling or maintaining the rate or speed of a process.
- Disorders /dɪsˈɔrdərz/ (noun): An interruption of normal physical or mental functions.
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How many mental health conditions were found to have the same genetic basis in the recent discovery?
What is a potential outcome of genes being active for longer in the brain's development stages?
How many genes were found to be linked to eight mental health disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia?
What is the main focus of the study in understanding shared genes in mental health conditions?
How many variants impacting brain cell development were identified by researchers?
In which journal was the study published?
Genes active in brain development stages do not affect multiple areas.
Shared genes in mental health conditions could lead to wide effects on the brain if altered.
All mental health conditions with the same genetic basis exhibit identical symptoms.
Understanding shared genes is unlikely to help in developing treatments for multiple mental health conditions.
The study identified 590 variants that impact brain cell development.
Almost 1 billion people globally are living with mental health issues.
Scientists found genes linked to eight mental health disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
Researchers identified variants that impact brain cell development.
The shared genes hold potential for developing new treatments for multiple mental health conditions due to their impact on various brain cells in different of brain development.
Understanding the genetic basis of mental health conditions could make a significant difference for the over people globally living with such issues.
The recent discovery highlighted the shared genes among mental health conditions, which may have similar symptoms or appear together in .
The study on the genetic basis of mental health disorders was published in the journal .
