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Genetics and Health

October 10th, 2006

Serotonin Transporter Gene, Family Environment, and Depression

UCLA researchers have found that the short form of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) increases a person’s risk of depression but its influence is modulated by family environment.

Among children from supportive, nurturing families, those with the short form of the serotonin transporter gene (known as 5-HTTLPR) had a significantly reduced risk for depression
Among children from […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 1 comment