mechanistic
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Some of the genes linked to suicide seem to affect brain areas that handle emotions, memories, and rewards—like the amygdala and hippocampus—suggesting that when these brain circuits don’t work right, it might raise the risk of suicide.
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Genome-wide association studies identify 77 loci for suicidality and provide novel biological insights
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
The study looks at the genes linked to suicidal thoughts and actions and finds they are active in brain areas involved in emotions, memory, and reward—just like the claim says.
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