New Treatments for Manic Depression Coming Soon February 8, 2010
Posted by Pat in : my thoughts on stuff , trackbackThose who suffer from bipolar disorder go through continuous bouts of mania and depression that affects them their entire life.
Determining what causes bipolar 1 disorder has long been the focus of many studies. But scientist may finally be getting closer to the crux of the problem.
For years, scientists have suspected a link between genes and manic depression. But there has been no peer studies to prove their point. But recent research points specifically to two genes that seem as though they may play a central part in determining a person’s risk for developing manic depression.
If true, the importance of the discovery may lead to a whole host of new and better treatments to combat the disorder.
Why are these two genes so important? In their studies, the investigators discovered a powerful correlation between variances in these genes and the incidences of manic depression. According to the study, those with manic depression are more likely to have variants of these two genes than people without manic depression.
Moreover, it’s known that the proteins created by these genes indirectly influences the activity in the nerve cells of the brain by controlling the flow of sodium and calcium in the brain.
And now, after having discovered the specific genes responsible for bipolar disorder, scientist can begin working on treatments and cures that target the gene directly.
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