Posted AT 4:39 AM EDT on 18/01/08
Malicious mutant mice shed light on bipolar disorder in humans
A mutant strain of very badly behaved mice has led researchers to an important gene that can increase the risk of bipolar disorder in humans.The discovery raises the possibility of understanding the biology behind a condition that strikes one in every 100 people, and tailoring specific treatments for it.
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