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MEDIA RELEASE – VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR GENETIC DEPRESSION RISK RESEARCH – APRIL 27, 2018

The biggest study of its kind has allowed researchers to identify genetic risk factors associated with major depression, providing new insights for prevention and treatment. Australian researchers, including Professor Naomi Wray from The University of Queensland and Professor Nick Martin from QIMR Berghofer, are now seeking volunteers who have been diagnosed with clinical depression to…
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The Australian Genetics of Depression Study

The Australian Genetics of Depression Study About the Australian Genetics of Depression Study The Australian Genetics of Depression Study is the Australian arm of a global scientific collaboration created to understand the genetics of depression. The aim of the study is to detect genetic factors that contribute to clinical depression and its treatment. We also…
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About depression

About depression Clinical Depression is a serious condition that affects physical and mental health.1 It is characterised by regular and intense feelings of sadness, moodiness or feeling low and may last for long periods of time (weeks, months or even years), often with little or no identifiable reason.1  Depression severely affects the way people feel,…
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Scientists seeking SA volunteers for groundbreaking genetics of depression study

Australian scientists are calling for South Australian adults who have been treated for clinical depression, to volunteer for the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness to date. The Australian Genetics of Depression Study is the local arm of a groundbreaking international scientific collaboration designed to detect genetic factors that contribute to…
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Scientists seeking WA volunteers for groundbreaking genetics of depression study

Australian scientists are calling for West Australian adults who have been treated for clinical depression, to volunteer for the world’s largest and most rigorous genetic investigation into the illness to date.  The Australian Genetics of Depression Study is the local arm of a groundbreaking international scientific collaboration designed to detect genetic factors that contribute to…
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