Gene May Hold Key to Depression
Lucy Christie Independent, UK
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The discovery of a gene linked to depression is a step towards solving the mystery of mental illness, researchers say.
They believe it could lead to the development of drugs to cure the condition, along with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Scientists at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities found that damage to the gene, which is known as PDE4B, can increase the risk of depression.
The gene helps the brain think and builds memories, but had not been linked to mental disorder.The discovery was made by researchers working with scientists from the pharmaceutical firm Merck Sharpe and Dohme.
Nov 18, 2005
Lucy Christie Independent, UK
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The discovery of a gene linked to depression is a step towards solving the mystery of mental illness, researchers say.
They believe it could lead to the development of drugs to cure the condition, along with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Scientists at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities found that damage to the gene, which is known as PDE4B, can increase the risk of depression.
The gene helps the brain think and builds memories, but had not been linked to mental disorder.The discovery was made by researchers working with scientists from the pharmaceutical firm Merck Sharpe and Dohme.
Nov 18, 2005
