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Bullying by childhood peers leaves a trace that can change the expression of a gene linked to mood

December 18, 2012 by

A recent study suggests that bullying by peers changes the structure surrounding a gene involved in regulating mood, making victims more vulnerable to mental health problems as they age.

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