Gene magnifies psychological impact of life experiences, for better and for worse

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 10:41 in Psychology & Sociology

People with a certain type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences, a new study has revealed. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression, showing what might be considered a risk gene for depression in one context, may actually be beneficial in another.

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