Genes And Environment May Interact To Influence Risk For Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 16:28
in Psychology & Sociology
Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of incidents, according to a new report. In addition, the risk was further increased in individuals with a certain genetic mutation.
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