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1
Q

What is the heritability of schizophrenia?

A

79%

2
Q

What does the C4 gene do?

A

destroys unused neurological pathways during developmental stages, but (if dysfunctional, and therefore doesn’t stop) can carry into adult life

3
Q

What does the CONT gene do?

A

codes for enzyme which breaks down dopamine

4
Q

What does the DISC1 gene do?

A

codes for creation of GABBA (regulates dopamine)

5
Q

Name all genes/factors involved in schizophrenia

A

C4
CONT
DISC1
Heritability