Dr Anjali Viswanath on Instagram: "The FKBP5 gene plays a key role in how our body handles stress by regulating the stress hormone cortisol. Variations in this gene can make some people more sensitive to trauma, increasing the risk of conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Interestingly, early-life stress or trauma can alter how FKBP5 functions, making its effects last well into adulthood. Understanding FKBP5 is helping researchers explore why some people are more affected by stress than