The concept that genetic factors contribute to the complex trait of suicidal behaviour has
stimulated much work aimed at identifying susceptibility genes. So far molecular genetic …

Numerous abnormalities have been found in the serotonergic system in suicide attempters
and completers. There is considerable evidence that the serotonergic system is partly under …

Objectives: To review the data that support the role of genetic factors in the predisposition to
suicidal behavior and to examine whether or not these factors are part of the genetic liability …

A genetic contribution to the risk of suicidal behavior is now supported by many studies. It
probably involves specific factors acting on their own, independently of the genetic …

Evidence is mounting that genetic factors may be included in the many determinants of
suicide. Clinical studies of psychiatric patients have suggested that risk of suicidal behavior …

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Its aetiology is complex and
diverse, however, epidemiological studies show that suicidal behavior is partly heritable …

The basis of suicidal behavior (SB) is complex and multifactorial. Numerous risk factors have
been identified. Epidemiological genetics studies (family studies, twin studies, adoption …

Approximately 1 million people worldwide die by suicide each year. With a prevalence rate
of 0.0145% and suicide accounting for 1.5% of death by all causes, it is the 10th leading …

Suicide ranks among the main causes of death in most Western countries and is, thus, an
important public health problem. Over the last few years, it has been increasingly recognized …

Genetic factors have been associated with the vulnerability to suicidal behavior. We
previously reported decisionmaking impairment in suicide attempters and hypothesized …