Why do some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others who suffered the same ordeal do not? A new UCLA discovery may shed light on the answer. UCLA scientists have linked two gene variants to the debilitating mental disorder, suggesting that heredity influences a person’s risk of developing PTSD.  The findings could provide a biological basis for diagnosing and treating PTSD more effectively in … Continue reading Study identifies two genes that boost risk for post-traumatic stress disorder.