By analyzing the genomes of more than 250,000 military veterans, a team of scientists led by researchers at UC San Diego and the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System has identified 18 specific positions on chromosomes, known as loci, that appear to be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
UCSD and VA researchers find possible genetic links for susceptibility to PTSD
By analyzing the genomes of more than 250,000 military veterans, a team of scientists led by researchers at UC San Diego and the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System has identified 18 specific positions on chromosomes, known as loci, that appear to be associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.