Analysis does not support association between genetic marker, stress and risk of depression
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 02:28
in Health & Medicine
Contrary to a previous report, an analysis of 14 previous studies does not find an association between a serotonin transporter gene variation, stressful life events, and an increased risk of major depression, according to an article in the June 17 issue of JAMA. The authors did find that the number of stressful life events is associated with depression.