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Researchers identify over 200 new genes linked to depression
London, Jan 11 (IANS) More than 200 genes linked to depression have been newly identified, which may soon lead to treatments for the mental health condition suffered by thousands of people. The research, published in Nature Genetics, found more than 50 new genetic loci (a locus is a specific position on a chromosome) and 205 novel genes that are associated with depression in the first large-scale global study of the genetics of major depression in participants of diverse ancestry groups. The study, led by researchers at the University College London, also showcases the potential for drug repurposing, as one of the identified genes encodes a protein targeted by a common diabetes drug, while a

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