2009 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript

This is just one question from an archive of the National DNA Day Moderated Chat held in April 2009. The NHGRI Director and many genomics experts from across NHGRI took questions from students, teachers and the general public on topics ranging from basic genomic research, to the genetic basis of disease, to ethical questions about genetic privacy.

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I've read some resources that say depression is probably genetic, and others that say it is likely to be caused by environmental factors. What're your views?      Dale Lea, R.N., M.P.H., C.G.C., F.A.A.N.: I developing genetics, health education and community involvement programs and resources, and translate genetic and genomic information for the public. My view, based on current research, is that depression and other psychological disorders have a genetic component, but they are also influenced by environmental factors. Barbara Melville (teacher)

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