Cohort study identifies genetic links to suicide death in a Japanese population, suggesting biological factors at play.
Our findings indicate a potential association between 5-HTTLPR polymorphisms and suicide death in a Japanese population. Although further research in larger and diverse samples is warranted, these results may contribute to a better understanding of the biological underpinnings of suicide risk.
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