Dissecting shared genetic susceptibility between gastroesophageal reflux disease and psychiatric disorders beyond body mass index
Xianjin Wang, Qingyi Zhang, Qinfeng Wu, Meng Zhang, Zekun Liu, Fen Hu, Yidi Zhou, Hongwei Yu, Kalim Ullah, Nan Zhang, Yingchao Song, Hongyang Zhao, Xiao Chang
This study identifies shared genetic factors between GERD and psychiatric disorders, showing stronger links with internalizing disorders than with BMI.
medRxiv · Sep 28, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine