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Study Reveals 298 Genes Linked to Bipolar Disorder

1/31/2025

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Bipolar disorder impacts around 40 million people worldwide, leading to intense mood fluctuations. A groundbreaking study examined the genomes of over 158,000 individuals, uncovering 298 genomic regions associated with the condition. This pivotal research, highlighted by Dr. Niamh Mullins from Mount Sinai, holds promise for developing more effective, personalized treatments.

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Bipolar disorder impacts around 40 million people worldwide, leading to intense mood fluctuations. A groundbreaking study examined the genomes of over 158,000 individuals, uncovering 298 genomic regions associated with the condition. This pivotal research, highlighted by Dr. Niamh Mullins from Mount Sinai, holds promise for developing more effective, personalized treatments.