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Study Reveals Women's Higher Genetic Risk for Depression

10/8/2025

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The study finds women have a higher genetic risk of depression, identifying 16 genetic variants in females and eight in males.
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute analyzed DNA from nearly 200,000 individuals across multiple countries.
Findings suggest genetic factors may explain why women are twice as likely to suffer from depression.
The study notes European population focus may limit applicability.

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Story summary

The study finds women have a higher genetic risk of depression, identifying 16 genetic variants in females and eight in males.
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute analyzed DNA from nearly 200,000 individuals across multiple countries.
Findings suggest genetic factors may explain why women are twice as likely to suffer from depression.
The study notes European population focus may limit applicability.