http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/con...1/s3367582.htm
Gene suggests predisposition to suicidal behaviour
From ABC Australia. The world today. Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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ELEANOR HALL: It's long been theorised that genes play a part in mood disorders.
Now an Australian scientist has identified a gene which may help identify people at risk of suicide.
John Mann, who's the chief neuroscientist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, says a variant of the gene called RGS-2 can be found more often in those who attempt suicide.
The discovery could lead to a gene test to help clinicians determine who is at risk.
Dr Mann spoke about the discovery to Peter Lloyd.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/20...s-suicide-risk
Gene that raises suicide risk identified
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The gene appears to be more common in depressed people who have attempted suicide than in those who have not
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Ian Sample, Washington DC
guardian.co.uk, Monday 14 November 2011 20.00 GMT
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I wonder how this type of research and subsequent information actually will help?
I mean, it doesn't really surprise me.