Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Genetic Mutation Linked To Psychiatric Disease And Obesity

McGill researchers have identified a small region in the genome that conclusively plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity. The key lies in the genomic deletion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a nervous system growth factor that plays a critical role in brain development. To determine the role of BDNF in humans, Prof...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/251271.php

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