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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study calculated 308 genes associated with a higher risk of depression and explored the impact of over 1,600 medications, identifying existing drugs like Pregabalin and Modafinil that could potentially treat depression. The findings aim to enhance the accuracy of predicting depression risks and diversify treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to know how experts welcomed the study’s diverse representation and emphasized addressing broader societal factors, such as poverty and racism, for depression prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2025\/jan\/14\/scientists-find-hundreds-more-genetic-risk-factors-for-depression<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Explain the term “genetic risk factor”.<\/strong> ” A global study has identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors<\/strong> for depression because it included a much wider population sample.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “gene pool” <\/strong>mean? “Responding to the findings, Dr David Crepaz-Keay, the head of research and applied learning at the Mental\u00a0Health\u00a0Foundation, said that the study\u2019s diverse gene pool<\/strong> was \u201ca significant step forward\u201d but that genetic risk factors should not be used as a definitive guide to treatment.
    “<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the word “cumulative”<\/strong> mean? “While each genetic risk factor for depression is very small, the cumulative<\/strong> impact for individuals with multiple DNA variants, can increase their risk, the study found.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence and give 2 synonyms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How do you feel about the idea that genetics play a significant role in depression?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Does it change how you view mental health conditions?Now that researchers have identified hundreds of genetic risk factors for depression, do you think this will lead to more effective treatments in the near future?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Would you consider taking a genetic test to assess your risk for depression if it could help with early intervention? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Since genetics is only one factor in depression, what other influences\u2014like environment, lifestyle, or stress\u2014do you think play an equally important role?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Share your thoughts on this, “Previous research into depression has primarily involved white, richer populations.<\/em>“.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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