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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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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 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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