US Politics on Yik Yak | The study further suggests that Hitler’s genome shows very high polygenic scores, placing him in the top percentile for genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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The study further suggests that Hitler’s genome shows very high polygenic scores, placing him in the top percentile for genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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However, the scientists stress that this is a statistical assessment based on “polygenic scores” and does not constitute a firm diagnosis, noting that it is impossible to diagnose him retroactively.

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Lead geneticist Prof. Turi King is quoted in the film as saying that “if Hitler had seen his own genetic results, he would almost certainly have sent himself to the gas chambers.” She and other experts involved in the project, including Prof. Simon Baron-Cohen of the University of Cambridge, caution strongly against drawing simplistic conclusions.