Publications by authors named "Asma M Aman"
Background: Depression is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD), resulting from underlying neuropathological processes and psychological factors. However, the extent to which shared genetic risk factors contribute to the relationship between depression and PD is poorly understood.
Objective: To examine the effects of common genetic variants influencing the etiology of PD and depression risk at the genome-wide and local genomic regional level.
Article Synopsis
- Depression is a leading mental health disorder and a major cause of disability globally, prompting a study to explore genetic links between depression and various human traits.
- Researchers analyzed genetic data and identified 559 traits that have a genetic correlation with depression, with 46 traits potentially causing depression, including factors like lifestyle habits, certain diseases, and obesity.
- The study suggests that genetic predisposition toward certain conditions, such as pain and inflammation, may increase the risk of depression, offering new areas for future research and prevention strategies.