New link between genes and stress response, depression: Neuropeptide Y
Monday, February 7, 2011 - 23:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have found that people whose genes predispose them to produce lower levels of brain molecule neuropeptide Y are more responsive to negative stimuli in key brain circuits related to emotion -- and are therefore less resilient in the face of stress and may be at higher risk for developing a major depressive disorder.