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While there's truth to this, it's a generalization. Twin studies show that there's a moderate genetic factor in depression, and a strong one for manic depressio
by jim-greer 11y ago
While there's truth to this, it's a generalization. Twin studies show that there's a moderate genetic factor in depression, and a strong one for manic depression
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/558030 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/558030
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16390897 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16390897
- jjbiotech 11y agoMaybe these individuals with genetic "risks" evolved to live in an environment different from our modern society. Everyone has a different optimal operating environment. These studies don't really conflict with anything the author said.
- jim-greer 11y agoHow would you describe the difference between a symptom and a disease? To me this article is akin to saying that the various forms of heart disease are not actually diseases. Instead, they are symptoms of a poor diet and lack of exercise.