Author's response
2006
The Genetics of Schizophrenia
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Patrick Sullivan
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
Hypothesis
This body of work provides a consistent rationale for the search for genes for schizophrenia.
Conclusion
The adoption studies on schizophrenia, while not the highest quality, support the search for genetic factors.
Supporting Evidence
- The adoption studies on schizophrenia were scrutinized in the 1980s.
- Most agree that the number, size, and quality of these studies are not the highest.
- The author received no specific funding for this article.
- The author declared no competing interests.
Takeaway
Some studies suggest that genes might play a role in schizophrenia, even if the studies aren't perfect.
Methodology
The paper discusses the scrutiny of adoption studies related to schizophrenia.
Potential Biases
No competing interests were declared.
Limitations
The quality of the adoption studies is not the highest.
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