Reply #40: Fascinating, though I do object to the article's phrasing: "THE gene

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for depression." There are doubtless many more causes. Not all people are treatable with antidepressants targetted at serotonin metabolism/uptake, and even for those that do respond, it's a very complex pathway with many other possible variations.

I do wonder if there is also a hidden BENEFIT to carrying the short form of the affected gene - it's certainly widespread.

Thanks for posting!