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Rare loss-of-function variants in HECTD2 and AKAP11 confer a risk of bipolar disorder - PressReach

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Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between rare loss-of-function variants in two genes and bipolar disorder. REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, bouts of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression.  It is a highly heritable and serious condition, that when untreated comes with a high suicide rate.  While the…
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Rare loss-of-function variants in HECTD2 and AKAP11 confer a risk of bipolar disorder

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between rare loss-of-function variants in two genes and bipolar disorder. REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, bouts of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression.  It is a highly heritable and serious condition, that […]

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Rare loss-of-function variants in HECTD2 and AKAP11 confer a risk of bipolar disorder - PressReach

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between rare loss-of-function variants in two genes and bipolar disorder. REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, bouts of mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression.  It is a highly heritable and serious condition, that when untreated comes with a high suicide rate.  While the…

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New Genetic Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder Revealed

Research led by deCODE genetics in Iceland has revealed genetic variants in two genes, AKAP11 and HECTD2, convey a previously unknown risk for bipolar disorder. Although this is the first time either of these genes has been linked with bipolar disorder, variants in AKAP11 have been linked to psychosis and schizophrenia in the past. “Bipolar disorder is a serious psychiatric condition and has a large impact on individuals and society; if untreate…

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