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Evolutionary theories of schizophrenia must ultimately explain the genes that predispose to it
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 27 (6):861-862 (2004)
Abstract
If alleles that predispose to schizophrenia have reduced Darwinian fitness, their persistence in modern times is puzzling. Burns identifies the evolutionary genetics of schizophrenia as a central issue, but his treatment of it is not clear. Recent advances in evolutionary genetics can help explain the persistence of alleles that predispose to debilitating disorders such as schizophrenia, and can buttress Burns' core argument.Other Versions
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