I wrote – Yasmine El Sawy:
Genes may be responsible for thinking and suicidal, as scientists have discovered 4 genetic differences that are more common in warriors who have committed suicide or have had suicidal thoughts, a new study shows.
These genes are linked to some mental and psychological conditions, such as PTSD, depression and schizophrenia, according to the British Daily Mail.
Researchers have indicated that these genes may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and predict the likelihood of coping with these mental problems.
Data was collected for 45,979 Americans who committed suicide in 2020, the percentage of fighters was the highest among them, reaching 6146, and the majority of suicides were men under the age of 45.
Rates among women have increased by 50% in recent years, with experts warning that increased stress levels and low self-esteem associated with social media may be playing a role.
Duke University researchers collected blood samples from 630,000 people and monitored their medical reports.
The genes were found to play an influential role in brain functioning and various body functions, and the presence of 4 genes associated with suicidal personalities, namely: ESR1- DRD2- DCC-TRAF3.
ESR1 is an estrogen receptor that has previously been linked to PTSD and depression.
DRD2 is a dopamine receptor associated with feelings of joy and has previously been linked to schizophrenia, mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and substance abuse.
DCC has been associated with multiple psychiatric conditions and is elevated in the brains of people who die by suicide, and TRAF3 is associated with antisocial behavior, substance abuse, and autism spectrum disorder.
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