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Chronic release of ordinary stress hormones may leave a long-term mark on the genome and influence the expression of genes responsible for mood and behavior, says a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers. These findings could eventually change how scientists and physicians explain and treat depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses. Depression, an often …
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Chronic Stress Leaves Mark on Depression, Bipolar Genes
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New Book Challenges Current Thinking on Depression and Finds Advantages in the Condition
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Bipolar disorder ‘not to blame for violent behaviour’
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People with a severe mental illness are no more likely to be violent than anyone else – unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study has suggested. The relationship between bipolar disorder and violence largely came down to substance abuse, researchers said..