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Jennifer Zieba

PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genome

Illustration of a dna molecule with different nucleotides highlighted.

The world's largest-ever genetic study of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has uncovered 95 hotspots in the genome that are tied to the condition, including 80 that were previously unknown.

This treasure trove of genetic data could eventually lead to new therapies for PTSD, scientists say.

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