Genetic risk for PTSD varies across different types of trauma

· News-Medical

PTSD; and who might be more vulnerable? 

The broad effect of the genome on PTSD differs across different experiences 

Childhood trauma often linked to PTSD symptoms and gene-trauma interaction 

The future of PTSD and genetics in research – how treatment might improve 

Source:

Taylor & Francis Group

Journal reference:

Knyspel, J., et al. (2026). Identifying differential interactions of potentially traumatic experiences with genetic risk for posttraumatic stress disorder. European Journal of Psychotraumatology. DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2026.2709319. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20008066.2026.2709319