Social phobia: Indication of a genetic cause

(University of Bonn) People with social anxiety avoid situations in which they are exposed to judgment by others. Those affected also lead a withdrawn life. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now found evidence for a gene that is believed to be linked to the illness. It encodes a serotonin transporter in the brain. Interestingly, this messenger suppresses feelings of anxiety and depressiveness.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news