Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

“Ancient DNA present in humans may be linked to major psychiatric disorders like depression, researchers have said.

DNA sequences originating from ancient infections are found in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, a study found”

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/depression-cause-fossil-virus-dna-b2549421.html

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