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    Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

    2024-05-22T09:01:00Z

    New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Published in Nature Communications, the study was part-funded ...