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. 2009 Nov 1;66(9):812-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.08.033.

Epigenetics in suicide and depression

Anita E Autry  1 , Lisa M Monteggia
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Epigenetics in suicide and depression

Anita E Autry et al. Biol Psychiatry. .
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