Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. It is a complex mental illness that has genetic, environmental, and social influences. In this article, we will explore the genetic causes of depression and examine the scientific research that has contributed to our understanding of the disease. Genetics and Depression Depression is […]
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Epilepsy and Depression Share Genetic Link?
Scientists have long theorized that epilepsy and depression share some sort of connection. In fact, as early as 400 B.C., the “father of medicine,” Hippocrates, wrote that, “Melacholics ordinarily become epileptics, and epileptics, melancholics: what determines the preference is the direction the malady takes; if it bears upon the body, epilepsy, if upon the intelligence, melancholy.” […]
Sleep and Seasonal Affective Disorder Genetic Link Found
According to a February 22, 2016 report appearing in PNAS, scientists have discovered a gene which may provide a link between certain patterns of sleep and seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression which is characterized by its tendency to recur during a particular season each year. Although it can occur […]
