National Institute of Mental Health has a significant amount of information available on-line that can give
people more insight into this field and also explain about the available genetic markers and testing techniques:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/looking-at-my-genes-what-can-they-tell-me/index.shtml
Recent study published in the October 27 issue of Nature journal revealed new scientific evidence on brain development in-utero. According to genetic analysis, the genes suspected of causing, or being involved in causing, autism, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses are activated in the developing brain before birth.
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