Scanning electron micrograph of neurons in the striatal portion of the fetal brain
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The most detailed genetic map of the developing brain to date reveals networks that may influence risk for developing five diseases, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. With further research, this could help scientists develop interventions that target these genetic pathways.
Various research groups have studied relatively small numbers of brain samples to explore how genetic activity in the embryonic or fetal brain affects risk after certain conditions.
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