Genome-Wide Association Study

Findings of the largest genome-wide association study of anxiety traits to date have revealed new insights into genetic risk mechanisms shared by anxiety and related psychiatric disorders, researchers wrote in American Journal of Psychiatry.

Tobacco smoking may increase risk for depression and schizophrenia, according to results published in Psychological Medicine.

Researchers have identified 16 genetic variants in patients with type 1 diabetes that may increase their likelihood of subsequently developing kidney disease.