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Direct linkGibb, Brandon E.; McGeary, John E.; Beevers, Christopher G.; Miller, Ivan W. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2006
There is growing evidence that a functional polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) moderates the impact of negative life events (e.g., childhood abuse) on the development of depression. However, it is unclear whether the gene x environment interaction predicts suicide attempts specifically. In addition, previous studies have not…
Descriptors: Experience, Child Abuse, Suicide, Patients
