The genetics of major depressive disorder.

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There is consistent evidence that major depression is familial and population-based twin studies as well as hospital register-based twin studies find substantial heritability. However, there is also a large proportion of variation in liability left to be explained by nongenetic factors. Although there seems little doubt that life events play a role in precipitating depression, studies that have attempted to...

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