Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may influence biological pathways tied to major depressive disorder.
Study: Bisphenol a exposure and major depressive disorder: an integrative analysis combining network toxicology, molecular docking, genetic epidemiology, and transcriptomic validation. Image Credit: monticello / Shutterstock
A new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry sheds light on potential molecular links between bisphenol A (BPA), a common environmental chemical, and major depressive disorder (MDD). Using an integrative, multi-omics approach, researchers identified six shared molecular targets connecting BPA exposure with depression-related pathways.
These…