The researcher - professor Anders Børglum (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption With the help of, among other things detailed genetic scanning, the researchers have examined the genetic material of 1.3 million people - of which more than 370,000 have depression. It is the largest genetic study of depression to date, says Professor Anders Børglum. Photo: Lars Kruse Credit Photo: Lars Kruse/AU Usage Restrictions To be used with this article only License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.