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Chapter 12: Putting it all Together

Genes, Stress, Depression and Atrophy Knowing, at a biological level, that a big part of the problem is […]

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Chapter 10: All the Players on One Stage

You’ve seen the stress factors (cortisol, CRF), and the trophic factors (BDNF and friends). This chapter slowly assembles […]

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Chapter 5: Hey, Where do I Get my Genes Tested?

Testing for the short serotonin transporter allele If you’ve had a rough childhood and long struggle with depression, […]

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Chapter 2: Short genes are involved other mental health problems too

The short arm of the serotonin transporter gene (S/S) doesn’t just increase the risk of depression. It’s involved in anxiety and alcohol abuse as well, and it may predict response to antidepressants.

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Chapter 1: Why are some people so affected by stress?

The short arm of the serotonin transporter gene (S/S) increases the risk of depression by changing the way the brain responds to stress. Here’s how.

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