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Family genetic studies, suicide, and suicidal behavior.
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics - 15 Feb 2005
Brent David A, Mann J John
Abstract excerpt
The extant adoption, twin, and family studies of suicide and suicidal behavior are reviewed. Suicidal behavior is highly familial, and on the basis of twin and adoption studies, heritable as well. Both completed and attempted suicide form part of the clinical phenotype that is familially transmitted, as rates of suicide attempt are elevated in the family members of suicide completers, and completion rates are...
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