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The interaction of stressful life events and a serotonin transporter polymorphism in the prediction of episodes of major depression: a replication.
Archives of general psychiatry - 1 May 2005
Kendler Kenneth S, Kuhn Jonathan W, Vittum Jen, Prescott Carol A, Riley Brien
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CONTEXT: Prior evidence from twin studies suggested genetic moderation of the depressogenic effects of stressful life events (SLEs). Can the specific genes involved in this effect be identified? OBJECTIVE: To replicate and extend a recent study that a functional variant in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) might in part explain these findings. DESIGN: Characterizing risk for major depression and generalized...
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