A massive genome-wide association study (GWAS) of genetic and health records of 1.2 million people from four separate data banks has identified 178 gene variant
It's estimated that 20% of Americans has experienced depression and that 4% of the global population is depressed. Genetic factors are known to play a role | Genetics And Genomics
In the largest genetic analysis of depression to date, Veterans Affairs researchers identified many new gene variants that increase the risk for depression. The groundbreaking study helps researchers better understand the biological basis of depression and could lead to better drug treatments.