Genes and Human Behavior Share a Strong Link

Our genes is one important factor that plays a crucial role in determining the way we feel; be it happy or depressed.

Genetic variants are associated with a person’s feelings of well-being, depression and neuroticism, finds a recent study done at the Baylor College of Medicine.

More than 190 researchers in 140 institutions in 17 countries analyzed genomic data from nearly 300,000 people. Dr. Alexis Frazier-Wood said that in this paper, they applied advanced statistical analyses and meta-analyzed or combined results across a large number of studies, which is the most powerful way to conduct this type of genetics research.

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‘The genetic variants do not determine but has an impact on whether someone develops depressive symptoms, neuroticism or has a poor sense of wellbeing.’

The researchers advised caution when interpreting the results of the study. The genetic variants do not determine whether someone develops depressive symptoms, neuroticism or has a poor sense of wellbeing.

Dr. Daniel Benjamin said that genetics is only one factor that influences these psychological traits. The environment is at least as important, and it interacts with the genetic effects. The information in this report allows researchers to look at possible ways to study these conditions.

Source-ANI

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