Mood genes : hunting for the origins of mania and depression

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Mood genes : hunting for the origins of mania and depression

Samuel H. Barondes

(Penguin books)

Penguin, 1999

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Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

This text explains how our genetic background can affect our emotional and psychological behaviour, especially in mood disorders such as manic depression. Focusing on two families, both with a history of manic depression, the author leads the reader through the process of discovering clues in family histories, and attempts to uncover common DNA patterns in family members now living with the disease.

目次

  • Michael's family
  • a single morbid process?
  • the astonishing leap from traits to genes
  • from peas to people
  • some tools for the hunt
  • hunting without a map
  • Ana's family
  • hot spots in the genome
  • both good seed and bad
  • grappling with fate
  • "better than well" - some trouble with Michael.

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