Bipolar disorder is characterized by bouts of extreme mood, with episodes of mania occurring alongside periods of depression. For the first time, researchers have now isolated the genetic factors responsible for the mania component,

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For the first time, researchers at King's College London and the University of Florence have identified the specific genetic blueprint of mania, the defining feature of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is one of the most severe and complex psychiatric conditions,