I hope so one day. This is actually the premise of my novel The Ripper Gene (that DNA and epigenetics can predict risk for psychological issues like suicide, violent behavior etc). Researchers at Max Planck have identified a complex genetic signature that seems to predict suicidal tendencies and a company is going to commercialize the test for use in patients prescribed antidepressants. While its an especially sad topic of late, Im nonetheless hopeful we can one day use this kind of science and intervene with people at risk. Amazing stuff.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:48:00 +0000