Candidate gene approaches to schizophrenia: focus on the dopamine hypothesis

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This article describes the role of gene mutation in dopamine metabolism and in the etiology of schizophrenia. Topics include polymorphism, pathogenesis, and tyrosine hydroxylase.

Japan, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Gene mutations, Gene mutation, Polymorphism (Zoology), Genetic research, Dopaminergic mechanisms

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Genetic risk factors for schizophrenia

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This article discusses the genetic aspects of schizophrenia and identifies them as risk factors. Topics include family disease, molecular genetics, and chromosome deletion.

United Kingdom, Chromosome deletion, Familial diseases

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Urban-rural differences in the risk for schizophrenia

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This article investigates the relationship between schizophrenia and place of birth and residence. Topics include family history, seasonal variation, and psychoses.

Denmark, Risk factors, Environmental aspects, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth)

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