New evidence of genetic link between depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are highly comorbid conditions, with about three-quarters of people with an anxiety disorder also exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder, but little has been known until now about the genetic causes of the disorders. New research led QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has identified 509 genes that influence both depression and anxiety, confirming the genetic relationship between the mental health conditions.
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