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Source: NDTV.in | June 03, 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The New Finding<\/strong>
Scientists have discovered that ancient viral DNA<\/strong>, known as Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs)<\/strong>\u2014which form nearly 8% of the human genome<\/strong>\u2014may influence the risk of major psychiatric disorders.
These DNA fragments were once considered \u201cjunk\u201d<\/em>, but are now understood as potentially active components affecting brain function and behavior.<\/p>\n

How HERVs Influence Mental Health<\/strong>
Researchers at King\u2019s College London<\/strong> found that certain HERV expression patterns<\/strong> are associated with higher susceptibility to conditions such as:
\u2022 Depression
\u2022 Schizophrenia
\u2022 Bipolar disorder<\/p>\n

This means that these ancient viral sequences may interact with modern human genes, subtly shaping neural processes linked to mental health.<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters<\/strong>
The study suggests that understanding HERVs could open new paths in psychiatric research, diagnostics, and treatment<\/strong>.
While most HERVs still have unknown functions, identifying how specific sequences behave can help scientists understand biological pathways behind mental illness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For Anthropology, this contributes directly to discussions on human genetic variation, gene\u2013environment interactions, and evolutionary influences on modern disorders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What Lies Ahead<\/strong>
Researchers emphasise that much more work is needed.
Decoding the functions of thousands of HERVs could transform our understanding of:
\u2022 Genetic vulnerability
\u2022 Brain development
\u2022 Evolutionary origins of psychiatric diseases<\/p>\n

Relevant PYQs
1. Single-gene mutation disorders in man.<\/strong> (10M\/2024)
(relevant because psychiatric disorders may involve ancient viral insertions modifying gene expression<\/em>)
2. What is genetic counselling? Briefly discuss various steps involved in it.<\/strong> (15M\/2024)<\/p>\n

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(relevant because psychiatric-risk genetic profiles need counselling<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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Related on VAID ICS:<\/strong> See the Anthropology Optional for UPSC complete guide<\/a> and India\u2019s genetic diversity<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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