Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.

Smoking cessation aids Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin: Boxed Warning and patient Medication Guides
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has required the manufacturers of the smoking cessation aids varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban and generics) to add new Boxed Warnings and develop patient Medication Guides highlighting the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients using these products.

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say.

Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality.

Hundreds of Genes Could Be Linked to ADHD
Variations would explain different attention-disorder symptoms, study suggests.

Standard IQ Test May Undervalue People With Autism
Study shows they could solve problems faster than non-autistics on a different test.

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