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The molecular genetics of schizophrenia: An overview and forward view

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  1. Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK

    Peter McGuffin & Michael Owen

  2. Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK

    Michael Owen

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McGuffin, P., Owen, M. The molecular genetics of schizophrenia: An overview and forward view. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Nuerosci 240, 169–173 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02190759

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