Genes, exposure to adversity, and sensitive periods in risk for depression

Abstract

Across multiple disciplines, there is a long-standing belief that there are developmental windows when experience can have lasting effects in shaping behavior, health, and ultimately risk for disease. During these... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Erin Dunn (Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital)
  2. Meg Wang (Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital)
  3. Katherine Crawford (Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital)
  4. Takao Hensch (Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University)
  5. Jordan Smoller (Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital)

Topic Area

Psychopathology (e.g., Internalizing, Externalizing, Psychosis)

Session

SY-2A » Anxiety, Depression, Genetics and Stress (13:15 - Thursday, 21st June, Auditorium)

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