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Child Abuse Changes Genes

From William Meek, About.com Guide   February 25, 2009

There continues to be research showing physiological changes due to abuse, the most recent showing changes in a gene that may be related to our ability to deal with stress. I think this type of research will eventually have a major impact on the understanding of anxiety disorders like GAD, and possibly even guide treatments.
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