A large study of military members led by researchers at Duke Health and the Durham VA identified four genes that are linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Scientists identify genes that raise the risk of suicidal behavior in humans. These genes are associated with psychological disorders and substance abuse.
A research team from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, found that four specific genes were linked to an increased suicide risk, ESR1, DRD2, DCC and TRAF3.