Microduplications of 16p11.2 are associated with schizophrenia.

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This study shows that having a 16p11.2 duplication (not deletion) is linked to a higher chance of later mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism, which families can use to guide long‑term monitoring, early mental health screening, and informed conversations with medical providers as their child grows.