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Influence of candidate genes on attention problems in children: a longitudinal study.
Behavior genetics - 1 Jan 2011
van Beijsterveldt Catherina E M, Middeldorp Christel M, Slof-Op't Landt Margarita C T, Bartels Meike, Hottenga Jouke-Jan, Suchiman H Eka D, Slagboom P Eline, Boomsma Dorret I
Abstract excerpt
Attention problems form one of the core characteristics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), a multifactorial neurodevelopmental disorder. From twin research it is clear that genes play a considerable role in the etiology and in the stability of ADHD in childhood. Association studies have focused on genes involved in the dopaminergic and serotoninergic systems, but with inconclusive results. This...
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