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Association of the dopamine transporter (SLC6A3/DAT1) gene 9-6 haplotype with adult ADHD.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Dec 2008
Franke B, Hoogman M, Arias Vasquez A, Heister J G A M, Savelkoul P J, Naber M, Scheffer H, Kiemeney L A, Kan C C, Kooij J J S, Buitelaar J K
Abstract excerpt
ADHD is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by chronic hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, which affects about 5% of school-age children. ADHD persists into adulthood in at least 15% of cases. It is highly heritable and familial influences seem strongest for ADHD persisting into adulthood. However, most of the genetic research in ADHD has been carried out in children with the disorder. The gene that...
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