Two genes predict the postpartum depression

Recently scientists from the University of Warwick, UK, said they have found two genes called Bcl1 and rs 242939 that can predict the risk of postpartum depression.

They conducted a study of the status of 200 pregnant women. The results showed that in those with postpartum depression, the two genes appear to be abnormal compared to those in normal humans.

Their function is related to the endocrine system, which can control some functional hormones that affect the mood that the body excretes. Therefore, the abnormal status of the two genes may be the cause of postpartum depression.

Professor Demetris said this is the first time researchers have discovered an association between genetic abnormalities and postpartum depression. He said he would continue to conduct research on a larger scale and hoped to identify the original gene that caused the disease.

Based on this, researchers believe that a rapid and simple blood test can be developed to prevent the risk of the disease.