Could epigenetics play a role in suicidal behavior in older age?

Epigenomics. 2022 Jan;14(2):73-79. doi: 10.2217/epi-2021-0390. Epub 2021 Nov 17.

Abstract

Tweetable abstract There is growing evidence of a role of environmental exposures in the pathogenesis and epigenetics of suicidal behavior in older age.

Keywords: epigenetics; late-life mood disorders; older age; psychosocial challenge; suicidal behavior.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Epigenesis, Genetic
  • Epigenomics
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Suicidal Ideation*
  • Suicide*