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Suicide neurobiology.
Progress in neurobiology - 1 Dec 2009
Ernst Carl, Mechawar Naguib, Turecki Gustavo
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In this review, we examine the history of the neurobiology of suicide, as well as the genetics, molecular and neurochemical findings in suicide research. Our analysis begins with a summary of family, twin, and adoption studies, which provide support for the investigation of genetic variation in suicide risk. This leads to an overview of neurochemical findings restricted to neurotransmitters and their receptors,...
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