Posts Tagged ‘genetics and mental illness’
By Griffen Sparks On March 21st, 2019
A new website created by researchers at the University of New South Wales aims to help people better understand their hereditary or genetic risk of developing depression or bipolar disorder through an educational journey. After creating a free account on the website at links.neura.edu, users start the process with a short anonymous questionnaire which explores…
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By Griffen Sparks On January 29th, 2019
A new study suggests those who are genetically set to be “night owls” may be at risk for mental illnesses because they are fighting their natural body clock.
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By Griffen Sparks On September 6th, 2016
The argument of whether nature or nurture drive our behaviors and play the overriding role in determining our personalities, behavior, and wellness has been raging for centuries. It is clear that both our genetics and our upbringing influence our lives in profound ways, but many believe one of the two may be more influential than…
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