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Study: Remnants of Ancient Viruses in Human DNA Related to Schizophrenia and Depression


Recent research has found that DNA remnants of ancient viruses in our genome are linked to increased susceptibility to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. This highlights a significant, previously underestimated impact of these viral sequences on brain health. New research

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