Researchers from the University of Utah Health have identified 12 genetic variations that are linked to a higher risk of suicide, according to a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
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Two University of Utah professors were involved in a largest-of-its-kind study that identified 12 DNA variants, variations in the human genetic code, associated with the risk of attempting suicide.
Exploring the connections between suicide and other health conditions may pave the way for innovative approaches to evaluating and addressing suicide risk.
The largest genetic study of suicide ever conducted has discovered 12 new risk factors. The study, conducted by several worldwide institutions including the University of Utah School of Medicine and the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, identified 12 DNA variations in the human genetic code associated with the risk of attempting suicide. The study highlights genetic […]