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Genes, depression and schizophrenia
Genes, depression and schizophrenia
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2014
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Podcast episode
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Around one in four adults in the UK experiences mental health problems in any year, and mental illness is a major problem for sufferers, their loved ones, and society. It's becoming clear that genes are involved, but what do we actually know? Plus, artificial chromosomes, autism in the womb, and a toddling little gene of the month.
Released:
Apr 13, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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