Nearly 300 new genetic variants have been linked to depression, according to a new study that included a large sample of nearly 5 million people. The international team, led by researchers at the ...

Global study on depression identifies new genetic risk factors - Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London believe the findings offer new insight into the condition.

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity. The ...

But a new global study may have revealed genetic causes of depression which can be found in our DNA, going far beyond the idea that day-to-day life is the cause of poor mental health. READ MORE ...

“You wouldn’t necessarily think that schizophrenia and depression would share many genetic risk factors but, they do”, said McIntosh. Using diverse research datasets, including brain cells ...

Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations after a study involving five million participants, giving hope for new treatments.

The study involving five million participants is giving hope for possible new treatments for depression (David Cheskin/PA) Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across ...