In 2025, scientists from Novosibirsk plan to present an innovative diagnostic tool that will assess the activity of genes affecting a person's psychological state. Read more about this innovative development.
Stress can significantly affect gene expression and contribute to the development of depression. There are many genes, and to evaluate them, we use various markers, which we combine into one static test to improve the accuracy of predictions.
Patients will be able to take the test at any biomaterial collection point by providing a referral for a specific type of analysis. After submitting saliva or blood, they will receive a transcript of the results. This will help to diagnose and assess the extent of the problem more quickly. In the future, the test will be available to anyone who wants to monitor their psychological health.
The press service of Akademgorodok clarified that if a person experiences stress, a psychologist can recommend that they take a test to rule out the possibility of clinical depression or to find out whether the stress is acute or chronic. Epigenetic tests will allow tracking how the body interacts with the environment throughout life.
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