Article
[Introduction to genetic psychiatry: progress in uncovering genetic susceptibility to psychiatric disorders].
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie - 1 Feb 2001
Roy M A, Mérette C, Maziade M
Abstract excerpt
The recent progress in human genetics suggests major benefits in clinical practice, including psychiatry. This article introduces the research methodology used in psychiatric genetics and explains how it is applied, for a better understanding of the challenges facing psychiatric genetics and the strategies being used to overcome them. We will review the evidence of genetic factors in psychiatric disorder etiology...
Topics
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Humans
- Mental Disorders
- Phenotype
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia