Three genes may link six mental disorders through shared biomarkers

Different neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are characterized by highly distinct patterns of behavior and associated challenges.

While many past neuroscience studies have tried to uncover the unique neurobiological underpinnings of each condition, whether they share any common markers remains unclear. ...