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Life events, first depression onset and the serotonin transporter gene.
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science - 1 Mar 2006
Wilhelm Kay, Mitchell Philip B, Niven Heather, Finch Adam, Wedgwood Lucinda, Scimone Anna, Blair Ian P, Parker Gordon, Schofield Peter R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A relationship between the serotonin transporter gene, adverse events and onset of major depression has been reported. AIMS: To replicate a gene x environment interaction in a cohort with longitudinal data for life events, experience of depression, parental bonding and neuroticism. METHOD: At the 25-year follow-up, genomic DNA was obtained from 127 cohort members (mean age 48 years) to determine the...
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