Depression and anxiety genetically linked for the first time – RN Breakfast

For the first time, researchers have identified why depression and anxiety often occur together.

A study, led by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, has identified more than 500 genes that influence both depression and anxiety.

Guest: Professor Eske Derks, senior researcher; head of Translational Neurogenomics Group, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

Producer:

Cathy Van Extel