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5-HTTLPR: A Pointed Review
In 1996, some researchers discovered that depressed people often had an unusual version of the serotonin transporter gene 5-HTTLPR. The study became a psychiatric sensation, getting thousands of ci…
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2019 | 5-HTTLPR: A Pointed Review by gbear605 | 119 | 7 |
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