Psychiatric genetic research at the National Institute of Mental Health

Journal Article · Thu Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 1994 · American Journal of Medical Genetics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.1320540403· OSTI ID:91109

Berg, K; Mullican, C; Maestri, N ^[1]

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1. NIMH/NIH, Rockville, MD (United States); and others

For some time it has been known through the results of family, twin, and adoption studies that hereditary appears to play a significant casual role in many mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders, Alzheimer`s Disease, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, dyslexia, and Tourette`s syndrome. The precise patterns of inheritance of these complex disorders have not been determined, nor have the relevant genes been localized or cloned. Because the genetics are complex and because there is also clearly an environmental contribution to behavior, we expect the analysis of the genetics of mental illness to be arduous and not quickly resolved. There are several compelling reasons to continue to focus our attention on uncovering the genetic factors for severe mental illness. Prominent among these are the implications for better treatment of mental disorders. The National Institute of Mental Health supports a wide range of studies on psychiatric genetic research. 16 refs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 91109
• Journal Information: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Journal Name: American Journal of Medical Genetics Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 54; ISSN 0148-7299; ISSN AJMGDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MENTAL DISORDERS
RATS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
STATISTICAL MODELS
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