FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 6, 2017·3 min readGene That May Play Key Role In Depression IdentifiedResearchers have identified a gene that appears to be implicated in depression in both animal and human models of the disorder. The gene, Slc6a15 can either amplify or reduce stress, depending on its level of activity.Read More
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