Aberdeen scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’

Scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’: New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety. Section of human and mouse DNA identified as gene ‘switch’ for anxiety Removal of the ‘switch’ increased anxiety in mice Switch also found to be associated with anxiety and obesity in humans Paves way towards personalised anxiety medication In the study the team found a section of DNA that ‘switches’ on key genes in parts of the brain that affect anxiety levels in mice. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the research led

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