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[FiveNotions]

http://www.cbsnews.c...cal-depression/

[fishinghat]

Well that sucks!!! It doesn't work on kids and only picks up the RNA markers. RNA is responsible for copying parts of our DNA and then transcribing it into a specific protein, enzyme, etc. So the RNA information comes directly from the genes in the DNA. At this point there are 9 known genes that give us a predisposition for depression. This blood test monitors if these genes are present. But what I don't understand is that some of these genes are more likely to cause depression than others The results would only be a rough measuring stick of the likelihood that you have clinical depression. It does not take into accoount organic damage (such as from a car accident) where a certain part of the brain is affected and causes depression. What aboout brain tumors in those parts of the brain or as symptoms from the side effects of a medicine. It would not pick up any of those. What if you only have 2 of the markers ( which would yeild a low blood test value) but your life experiences had sent you down the path to depression?

 

OOOPS, my alloted time for ranting is over.

[FiveNotions]

ah, but you're missing the real point, FH... this test will allow the drug cos to sell more of the shit ... push, push, push ... it's all for our own good, you know / sarc

[fishinghat]

Really! And the med labs will be getting there share at this point too.