Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.
Questionnaire test for home use quickly identifies high risk of heart attack
Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack.