In this article, we review the recent research evidence of genetic risks in the relatives of
patients with schizophrenia, with particular focus on family, twin, adoptive, and gene studies …

The genetic mechanism for schizophrenia still remains unknown despite decades of
research. A tremendous amount of investigator time and effort has gone into ascertainment …

The genetic contribution to schizophrenia is the most clearly established etiologic factor.
This article briefly reviews the evidence for a genetic influence as well as recent challenges …

On the basis of findings from family, twin, and adoption studies, heredity emerges as a major
etiological factor in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Molecular genetic techniques …

Purpose: Genetics is a significant risk factor for schizophrenia. In the last decade, molecular
genetics research has yielded groundbreaking results, fueling hope for uncovering the basic …

Life history study of monozygotic (MZ) twins discordant for schizophrenia led to the 1967
hypothesis that phenotypic schizophrenia was an expression of genotypic vulnerability …

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Family, twin and adoption studies demonstrate evidence for a strong genetic component in
the aetiology of schizophrenia. The relative contribution of genetic factors to the aetiology of …

Genetics constitute a crucial risk factor to schizophrenia. In the last decade, molecular
genetic research has produced novel findings, infusing optimism about discovering the …

There is substantial evidence that genetic factors contribute to the risk of developing
schizophrenia. To date, most of the evidence for this comes from quantitative genetics, in the …