Tag: genetics

  • Study connecting genetics and bipolar disorder enlists Mennonites

    Study connecting genetics and bipolar disorder enlists Mennonites

    The Mennonite Game—tracing the genealogy of a new acquaintance until finding a common ancestor—might be a fun pastime for people with Mennonite backgrounds, but their relatively shallow gene pool is also helpful for understanding the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder. In the United States, an ongoing National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) study is enlisting the…