According to new research, as much as eight percent of the human genome consists of viruses that inserted themselves into our DNA for replication, including the gene that causes schizophrenia.
.………..Cédric Feschotte, a professor of biology at the University of Texas, Arlington, found previously undiscovered traces of animal virus DNA in the genes associated with schizophrenia and other mood disorders.
The money quote: (hahahaha) Im in yur genome, causing yur mentil ilness
Here’s short version at PopSci and the University of Texas, Arlington post with links at the bottom for more detailed reading.
Closing thought: If this pans out, look for atypical anti-psychotic advertisements to go something like…”Now proven to work on viruses!”
The money quote: (hahahaha) Im in yur genome, causing yur mentil ilness
Here’s short version at PopSci and the University of Texas, Arlington post with links at the bottom for more detailed reading.
Closing thought: If this pans out, look for atypical anti-psychotic advertisements to go something like…”Now proven to work on viruses!”