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What is Gene-Environment Interaction in Depression about?
The study investigates the gene-environment interaction of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT) and its correlation with depression, finding that individuals with short alleles of the gene exhibited more depressive symptoms in response to stressful life events. A follow-up study indicated that those with two short alleles were significantly more likely to develop depression after multiple negative life events compared to those with long alleles. However, the research is correlational and further studies h
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- aleesha
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