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Mental illnesses share common DNA roots, study finds

Boy with Autism

The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning result: The five most common mental illnesses -- autism, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and major depression -- all have a common genetic root.

 

For a Lung Cancer, Drug Treatment May Be Within Reach

Lung Cancer

A comprehensive study of the genetics of a common lung cancer finds that more than half the tumors have mutations that might be treated by drugs that are already in the pipeline or that could be developed.

 

The secret to a long, healthy life

The secret to a long, healthy life

A study on aging find links between certain genetic variations, people with a long lifespan.

 

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