Review: Genetics of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsn049

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Review: Genetics of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Journal of pediatric psychology - 1 Jan 2000

Wallis Deeann, Russell Heather F, Muenke Maximilian

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OBJECTIVE: The intent of this review is to provide an overview for the practicing psychologist/psychiatrist regarding the complexities of and the most recent advances made in the study of the genetic basis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS: We review a variety of concepts including: (a) complexities involved in studying the genetics of ADHD, (b) evidence for a primarily genetic component...

Topics

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Child
Chromosome Mapping
Comorbidity
Diseases in Twins
Dopamine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
Epigenesis, Genetic
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genotype
Humans
Mental Disorders
Pedigree
Phenotype
Receptors, Dopamine D4
Risk Factors
Social Environment
Twin Studies as Topic

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PMID: 18522996
DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsn049

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