Contemporary views on the genetics of anorexia nervosa.

Abstract excerpt

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious mental illness characterized by severe dietary restriction that leads to high rates of morbidity, chronicity, and mortality. Unfortunately, effective treatment is lacking and few options are available. High rates of familial aggregation and significant heritability suggested that the complex etiology of AN is affected by both genetic and environmental factors. In this paper, we...

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• Gene Expression
• Anorexia Nervosa
• DNA Methylation
• Family Health
• Gene-Environment Interaction