Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and ...

New research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better ...

In the largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder to date, an international team involving UCL researchers has identified ...

Researchers have identified 36 genes linked to bipolar disorder. This is a key step towards understanding the genetic factors ...

An international research team has examined the genomes of over 150,000 people with bipolar disorder24 January 2025Genetic factors play a major role ...

Bipolar disorder affects 40-50 million people globally, with genetic heritability between 60-80%, and can be triggered by both positive and negative life events, including promotions or new ...

Therefore, chromosome 22q11 would be the short arm ... although early linkage studies found a possible association with bipolar disorder. The mode of transmission does not permit a father to ...

These two disorders share many features, making proper diagnosis a challenge. Treatment providers must be aware that some ...

New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm ...

Current treatments for bipolar disorder focus on stabilizing moods but often don't address the root causes ... What remains ...