The
Genetic Link to Bipolar Disorder
Table of Contents
The
Genetic Link to Bipolar Disorder
Table of Contents
Introduction
This website focuses on the role that genes play in causing bipolar disorder. The links above will provide a brief description of the disorder, and then discuss information about genetic factors and studies that have been done in order to find out more about this issue. The last links will list references and other websites that are available for more in-depth information.
The Facts
**Bipolar disorder affects
at least 2 million Americans at any given time.
**There is no definite known cause
of bipolar disorder, and there is no cure for it.
**You are seven times more
likely to develop bipolar disorder if it runs in your family.
**Understanding the genetic cause
of bipolar disorder can help to determine who is at risk, and
improve treatment.
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| This site is by no means exhaustive in depth or scope, but instead is to be part of an ongoing revision in the future. This project was created by Lynne Zoerb, a Master's degree candidate at Appalachian State University, Fall semester, 2002. |