‘Gene map for depression’ sparks hopes of new generation of treatments
A 200-strong team of researchers from across the globe have mapped the genetic variants that increase the risk of depression.
Tag: Genetics
Researchers found nearly 80 genes linked to depression
Experts believe the findings could also help researchers develop drugs to tackle mental disorders.
The genetics of depression are different for men and women
The brain transcriptional profile of major depression differs greatly by sex.
Gene discovery may explain why lithium doesn’t work for all patients
Australian researchers found a genetic clue that may change lithium treatment.
Gene linked to serotonin may hold key to social anxiety disorder
Researchers at the University of Bonn have conducted one of the most important studies on social anxiety disorder (SAD) thus far. According to Science Daily, a gene associated with encoding a ...
Is psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder genetic?
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), a mental illness found in 40-70% of the prison inmate population, as referenced in a Daily Mail report, has yet to be fully understood. ASPD is ...
Loneliness may be partially genetic, researchers find
Loneliness might be in your DNA, a new study by the University of California San Diego Health Sciences suggests. According to researchers, loneliness is associated with poor physical and mental ...