The most changed genes in PTSD were LINS1 (downregulated, adjusted P-value = 4.85 × 10−5, log2FC = − 0.44) in DLPFC, and NPAS4 (upregulated, adjusted P-value = 0.0496, log2FC = 3.40) in sgPFC. This evidence concerns the gene LINS1 and post-traumatic stress disorder.