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Posted by maya3 on January 2, 2011, at 14:25:52
My pdoc told me that within three to four years there will be a genetic cure for schizophrenia and that the research is at an advanced stage.
Has anyone heard anything similar?Thanks.
Posted by herpills on January 2, 2011, at 15:03:23
In reply to genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by maya3 on January 2, 2011, at 14:25:52
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> My pdoc told me that within three to four years there will be a genetic cure for schizophrenia and that the research is at an advanced stage.
> Has anyone heard anything similar?
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> Thanks.Maybe genetics will play a role in treatment soon, but I highly doubt that a "cure" is around the corner.
herpills
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 2, 2011, at 15:50:01
In reply to genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by maya3 on January 2, 2011, at 14:25:52
>My pdoc told me that within three to four years there will be a genetic cure for schizophrenia and that the research is at an advanced stage.
I'm 99% sure that your pdoc is wrong. Sorry :(
Posted by Phillipa on January 2, 2011, at 17:15:09
In reply to Re: genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 2, 2011, at 15:50:01
I think they have isolated a gene implicated in schizophenia which would help develop meds or differentiate between other diagnosis? Not sure though? Phillipa
Posted by SLS on January 3, 2011, at 5:26:51
In reply to Re: genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 2, 2011, at 15:50:01
> >My pdoc told me that within three to four years there will be a genetic cure for schizophrenia and that the research is at an advanced stage.
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> I'm 99% sure that your pdoc is wrong. Sorry :(It might not be "right around the corner", but a true cure for certain mental illnesses might involve gene therapy.
- Scott
Posted by merpmerp on January 3, 2011, at 10:19:40
In reply to Re: genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by SLS on January 3, 2011, at 5:26:51
> It might not be "right around the corner", but a true cure for certain mental illnesses might involve gene therapy.
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> - ScottI agree and, should the medical field in my lifetime begin advancing gene therapy treatments for mood disorders, I would volunteer to be one of the first guinea pigs.
Posted by maya3 on January 3, 2011, at 10:51:35
In reply to genetic cure for schizophrenia?, posted by maya3 on January 2, 2011, at 14:25:52
I don't know why he told me this. It really sounded too good to be true. :( Could it be that he has some inside info that hasn't gotten out yet?
Posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2011, at 19:54:52
In reply to Thank you all, posted by maya3 on January 3, 2011, at 10:51:35
Definitely a good possibility. Fingers and toes crossed for you. Phillipa
Posted by maya3 on January 4, 2011, at 13:14:22
In reply to Re: Maya » maya3, posted by Phillipa on January 3, 2011, at 19:54:52
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