Blood test could indicate predisposition to suicide

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While there are a wide range of scenarios that may cause a person to take their own life, the fact is that in a given situation, some people will do so whereas others won't. Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine now believe that this difference can largely be traced to a genetic mutation in the people who are more likely to commit suicide. What's more, this mutation can be detected via a blood test... Continue Reading Blood test could indicate predisposition to suicide

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Blood, Brain, Johns Hopkins University, Psychology, Stress

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