Genetic risk for ADHD manifest in brain structure in childhood

(Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)) There is only scant scientific evidence on whether the genetic risk for developing specific psychiatric disorders or cognitive traits is manifest in brain structure from childhood and, to date, studies have focused primarily on adult populations. The question remains unanswered. New evidence has now been provided by a study led by a researcher from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by 'la Caixa', which analysed data from a large paediatric sample.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news