The Genetics of Loneliness and its Impact on Health
Humans are social animals. We thrive through contact with other people, and the importance of that connection can be seen by what happens in its absence. Several studies have shown the...
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Spit, The Next Installment
The latest episodes of Spit, iHeartRadio’s podcast with 23andMe, includes more intelligent and raw conversations with artists, thinkers, and scientists across a variety of topics. This next batch of episodes...
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New Research Shows Shared Genetic Link Between Alcohol Dependence and Psychiatric Disorders
In the largest genetic study of it's kind an international team of researchers using data from the UK Biobank and 23andMe found shared genetic underpinnings for alcoholism and several psychiatric disorders including depression, ADHD and schizophrenia.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to highlight how anyone can be there for the people in their lives by starting a conversation about mental...
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Depression does not discriminate
Elon Musk's discussion about his struggle with depression reveals that no one is immune to mental health issues, and adds impetus to the need for more research into the condition that affects 300 million worldwide.
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23andMe Now Enrolling For A New Genetic Study on Depression and Bipolar Disorder
In collaboration with The Milken Institute and Lundbeck, 23andMe is launching a groundbreaking new study leveraging 23andMe’s unique research model to look at the genetics underlying depression and bipolar disorder.In...
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Genetics found to influence risk of chronic pain and depression
Your genetics, whether your partner suffers from chronic pain and the environment you share with your partner, all contribute to your own risk for having the condition, according to a...
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New genetic variants linked to depression
Editor’s note: 23andMe is now enrolling for a new genetic study on depression and biopolar disorder. Check out the blog post about the study or see more about the study...
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