Bi-polar disorder

By: Brandon Balsirow, Abe Fleischman, Jissed Rosero, Tatyana

Washington

Characteristics/Symptoms• Euphoria• Extreme optimism• Inflated self-esteem• Poor judgment• Rapid speech• Racing thoughts• Aggressive behavior• Agitation or irritation• Increased physical activity• Risky behavior• Spending sprees or unwise financial choices• Increased drive to perform or achieve goals• Increased sex drive• Decreased need for sleep• Inability to concentrate• Careless or dangerous use of drugs or alcohol• Frequent absences from work or school• Delusions or a break from reality• Poor performance at work or school

The Genetic Cause

The University of California—San Diego research team has found genes on chromosome number 22 is linked bipolar disease. Their research was focused on mutations in a gene call G protein receptorkinase 3 (or GRK3 for short) which normally “regulates sensitivity to the brain neurotransmitters such as dopamine”. Another group of researchers found another gene related to bipolar disorder and depression. The gene is called “Sylnar” which was found on chromosome number 12 and acts unusal after mutations.

Bipolar brain:(:

Bipolar physical

Undergo depression

BIPOLAR

This artist was bipolar

Mr. Prez had it

Sad and Happy

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