Posted by Abby on January 31, 2000, at 13:13:10
In reply to Re: The Human Genome Project, posted by Noa on January 31, 2000, at 7:57:54
> I think a study just came out by E. Fuller Torrey, which shows that an in utero virus is implicated in affecting those with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
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> I believe it is this sort of finding that will be the norm---ie, multi-causal, complex relationships among genetic, environmental, and experiencial factors. Not the kind of explanation that America loves or that the popular media loves to tout. It is much easier to make a glitzy cover story out of a single causative factor.Of course it has multiple causes, but it would be nice to know what genes might put you at risk. That way, you might be able to control the environment better. Or, using the knowledge about which genes can make people vulnerable ---and remember genes code for proteins---people might be able to try designing treatments based on the alleles found in peole who never experience anything.
Diagnoses which were based on something other than *just* a clinical interview would be good too.Abby
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