Article
Gene-environment interplay and psychopathology: multiple varieties but real effects.
Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines - 1 Jan 2000
Rutter Michael, Moffitt Terrie E, Caspi Avshalom
Abstract excerpt
Gene-environment interplay is a general term that covers several divergent concepts with different meanings and different implications. In this review, we evaluate research evidence on four varieties of gene-environment interplay. First, we consider epigenetic mechanisms by which environmental influences alter the effects of genes. Second, we focus on variations in heritability according to environmental...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
