Although past epidemiological studies have supported the theory that there is a genetic component to schizophrenia, the genetic data have been inconsistent. However, an overall analysis indicates several chromosome regions with good candidate genes for schizophrenia susceptibility.
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Riley, B., Williamson, R. Sane genetics for schizophrenia. Nat Med 6, 253–255 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/73085
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