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Mar 2015
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Impact of genetics on neuropsychopharmac...

OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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Professor Paul Harrison discusses the genetics of mental health conditions Professor Paul Harrison speaks to Daniel Maughan about his recent research into the genetics of mental health conditions. He discusses the implications of his findings on the future of psychiatric treatments, particularly in relation to new targets for pharmaceutical development. Pro ... Show More
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