The Claim
Suicidality phenotypes, including suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and suicidal behavior, are associated with 77 genome-wide significant genetic loci, of which 59 are newly identified, suggesting a polygenic architecture with both shared and distinct genetic influences across these genetically distinguishable but related traits.
What the research says
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Scientists found 77 spots in our DNA linked to thoughts or actions about suicide — 59 of which are brand new discoveries — showing that genetics play a complex role in different ways people experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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Suicidality phenotypes, including suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and suicidal behavior, are associated with 77 genome-wide significant genetic loci, of which 59 were previously unreported, indicating a polygenic architecture with both shared and distinct genetic influences across these related but genetically distinguishable traits.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at genes in hundreds of thousands of people and found 77 spots in DNA linked to suicidal thoughts or actions—59 of which were new discoveries—supporting the claim.
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