The Genetic Basis of ADHD - An Update

Z Kinder Jugendpsychiatr Psychother. 2021 May;50(3):203-217. doi: 10.1024/1422-4917/a000868.ABSTRACTThe Genetic Basis of ADHD - An Update Abstract. Genetic risks play an important role in the etiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review presents the current state of knowledge concerning the genetic basis of the disorder. It discusses the results of twin- and family-based studies, linkage and association studies as well as recent findings resulting from Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). Furthermore, it elaborates on the relevance of polygenic risk scores, rare variants, and epigenetic alterations, especially in light of findings on genetic pleiotropy in the context of frequent psychiatric comorbidities in patients with ADHD.PMID:35514173 | DOI:10.1024/1422-4917/a000868
Source: Zeitschrift fur Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research