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A genetic score that adds up many small risks can slightly predict who might be more likely to experience suicidal behavior — people with the highest scores are about 1.4 times more likely than average to be affected, though it only explains a tiny part of the overall risk.
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Genome-wide association studies identify 77 loci for suicidality and provide novel biological insights
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
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The study found many genes linked to suicidal thoughts and actions, which means genetic scores can help predict risk—just like the claim says, though it doesn’t check the exact numbers.
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