DNA Methylation Across the Serotonin Transporter Gene Following Marital Separation: A Pilot Study.

CONCLUSIONS: Although results derived from small samples must be considered preliminary and hypothesis generating, the current study raises new questions about the role of DNA methylation and psychosocial adaptation to stressful life events such as divorce, and the findings can inform future studies in this research area.
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Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine - May 3, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sbarra DA, Cook CC, Hasselmo K, Noon MS, Mehl MR Tags: Ann Behav Med Source Type: research