Dr. Shulter is studying the family members of individuals with schizophrenia, looking for characteristics that occur in individuals with schizophrenia and, in milder forms, in family members who do not have schizophrenia. What is Dr. Shulter doing?

a. Conducting twin studies
b. Identifying and studying endophenotypes
c. Conducting adoption studies
d. Identifying and studying the interaction between genes and the environment


B

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