Integration of neural and epigenetic contributions to posttraumatic stress symptoms: The role of hippocampal volume and glucocorticoid receptor gene methylation.

Integration of neural and epigenetic contributions to posttraumatic stress symptoms: The role of hippocampal volume and glucocorticoid receptor gene methylation.

Many Veterans exposed to physical and psychological trauma experience symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As the etiology of PTSD symptoms is complex, a better understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms may improve preventative care and treatment for PTSD. Recent findings fr...

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Main Authors: M Windy McNerney, Tong Sheng, Jordan M Nechvatal, Alex G Lee, David M Lyons, Salil Soman, Chun-Ping Liao, Ruth O'Hara, Joachim Hallmayer, Joy Taylor, J Wesson Ashford, Jerome Yesavage, Maheen M Adamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5802910?pdf=render

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