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So, this is actually a compilation of a group of studies
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and here you got some of the twin studies compared.
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So, in monozygotic twins, if your identical twin has bipolar disorder,
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you have over a 60% chance of having the disorder yourself.
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In contrast, if it's your--
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if you're just a fraternal twin of a person with bipolar disorder,
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you only have about a 12% chance of having the disorder.
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So, that massive difference there is very strong evidence
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that there's a genetic component to the transmission of the disorder.
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Similarly, the more distant you get in terms of your biological relation
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to a person with bipolar disorder,
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the lower your rate or your risk of the disorder is.