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Intergenerational transmission of polygenic predisposition for neuropsychiatric traits on emotional and behavioural difficulties in childhood.
Nature communications - 18 Mar 2025
Allegrini A G, Hannigan L J, Frach L, Barkhuizen W, Baldwin J R, Andreassen O A, Bragantini D, Hegemann L, Havdahl A, Pingault J-B
Abstract excerpt
Childhood emotional and behavioural difficulties tend to co-occur and often precede diagnosed neuropsychiatric conditions. Identifying shared and specific risk factors for early-life mental health difficulties is therefore essential for prevention strategies. Here, we examine how parental risk factors shape their offspring's emotional and behavioural symptoms (e.g. feelings of anxiety, and restlessness) using...
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