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US RESEARCHERS EXAMINE ARMENIANS' DNA
news.am
April 02, 2012 | 15:21
The researchers from the University of California examined DNA
of Armenians who survived the 1988 earthquake to find out that
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be partially determined by
gene variants.
The scientists found out that people having TPH1 and TPH2 gene variants
are likely to have more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder,
BBC reports.
Two gene variants reduce production of serotonin which affects
people's behavior and mood. Thus, it contributed to development of
PTSD symptoms.
The study was conducted by a group of researches led by Dr Armen
Goenjian among 200 members of 12 Armenian families.
news.am
April 02, 2012 | 15:21
The researchers from the University of California examined DNA
of Armenians who survived the 1988 earthquake to find out that
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be partially determined by
gene variants.
The scientists found out that people having TPH1 and TPH2 gene variants
are likely to have more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder,
BBC reports.
Two gene variants reduce production of serotonin which affects
people's behavior and mood. Thus, it contributed to development of
PTSD symptoms.
The study was conducted by a group of researches led by Dr Armen
Goenjian among 200 members of 12 Armenian families.