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Message started by RLR on Jun 18^th, 2007, 2:21pm

Title: RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
Post by RLR on Jun 18^th, 2007, 2:21pm

This is just a brief posting to inform you about recent ongoing research that is looking into the potential for certain enzymes in the body to cause conditions of anxiety to occur. We have identified two such enzymes, glyoxalase-1 and glutathione reductase-1, that when manipulated, are capable of inducing high states of anxiety in animal models under study.

This is actually very good news because it may provide us with a direction to proceed in preventing anxiety from occurring rather than attenuating its after-effects with medication. You can visit the following link to learn more:

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v438/n7068/abs/nature04250.html

Best regards and Good Health

Title: Re: RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
Post by Kathryn on Jun 19^th, 2007, 12:22am

That sounded quite interesting.

Thanks

Kath x

Title: Re: RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS
Post by saab on Jun 19^th, 2007, 3:30am

Interesting. It is widely recognised that certain breeds of dogs are more "highly strung" than others, so I suppose it is only natural than some humans are genetically predisposed towards anxiety than others. I don't think my anxiety is genetic though - I have taught myself to be anxious and it's certainly true that you get good at what you practise. Mine's nurture not nature.