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Intersection of schizophrenia genetics and placental complications

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Genetic risk scores in schizophrenia are influenced by pregnancy complications that compromise the placenta, enhancing association of genes involved in metabolism and cellular stress with schizophrenia risk.

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Fig. 1: PRSs and pregnancy complications impacting the placenta intersect to increase the risk of schizophrenia diagnosis.

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