All posts tagged "Genetics"

Anxiety could be an inherited condition, and scientists think they know why

A new study in The Journal of Neuroscience reveals that some monkeys may pass a tendency toward anxiety down from generation to generation, and it might...

‘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.

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.

New Study Changes Genetic Link To Stress, Depression

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...

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...

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...