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Study Links 238 Genes to Mental Health Disorders

12/10/2025

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  • A Nature study identified 238 genomic regions linked to five mental health categories.
  • Researchers analyzed data from over one million individuals to uncover shared genetic roots.
  • The study groups 14 disorders into categories like neurodevelopmental and internalizing, linking depression and anxiety.
  • Co-author Andrew Grotzinger says this could provide hope for patients with multiple diagnoses.
  • The team pinpointed regions including one on chromosome 11 linked to multiple disorders.