Posted by SLS on September 27, 2006, at 2:32:04
In reply to Re: genetics of schizophrenia, posted by alexandra_k on September 27, 2006, at 2:08:31
The other thing I forgot is that if schizophrenia doesn't develop until after the age of successful breeding, it will remain in the population. It is unusual for it to appear before age 18. It occurs most often in the mid 20s. Therefore, an individual will breed successfully before developing the disorder and will transmit the genes.
For right now, the majority of scientists regard schizophrenia to be a complex, multigene disease that is highly heritable. To talk about a single gene or haplotype and use it as a point to try to make or break an argument regarding the genetic nature of schizophrenia might be difficult. It could make the argument, but it couldn't break it.
- Scott
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