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Hopkins Research Shows Chronic Depression Genetically Linked A study published in the American Journal of Psychology shows that chronic depression is more than twice as likely to occur in people whose close relatives developed chronic depression early in life. Continue reading Hopkins Research Shows Chronic Depression Genetically Linked
26 Genes Linked to Alcoholism, Other Addictions A genome analysis funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has identified 188 genetic variants, most of which occur within 26 genes, as being associated with alcoholism. Of those thought to p... Continue reading 26 Genes Linked to Alcoholism, Other Addictions
PsychBriefs: January 6-12, 2008 Our weekly wrap-up of news, interesting research, and noteworthy happenings in the worlds of psychiatry, psychology, and social work. Continue reading PsychBriefs: January 6-12, 2008
Genetic Variation Makes Some More Susceptible to PTSD Not everyone who experiences trauma develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to new research, this may be due to genetic differences which make some people more likely to develop the disorder. Continue reading Genetic Variation Makes Some More Susceptible to PTSD |
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