What Evidence Exists for a Genetic Factor in Depression

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What evidence exists for a genetic factor in depression?

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Definitions:

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform a specific function, such as mitochondria, chloroplasts, and the nucleus.

Cell Function

The specific role or activity of a cell within an organism or a cellular system.

Rough ER

A form of endoplasmic reticulum that is studded with ribosomes and involved in protein synthesis.

Golgi Apparatus

A cell organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell, playing a key role in cell transport.