Polymorphisms of the tryptophan hydroxylase gene and serotonin 1A receptor gene in suicide victims among Japanese.

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Akita Prefecture, Japan, has consistently recorded the highest level of suicide rates in all of Japan. In this study, we attempted to determine whether genetic differences between suicide victims and the normal population in Akita exist. We also researched the geographical differences in polymorphisms of the genes between people living in Akita Prefecture and those living in other prefectures with lower suicide...

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