Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder: Recent Genomic Insights

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Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder: Recent Genomic Insights

CDC information: ADHD

CDC information on AAP guidelines on diagnosis of ADHD

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CDC information: ADHD basics-genetic and environmental causes

CDC information: ADHD- keeping track of numbers

Did you know? 320 genes have been reported in relation to risk and outcomes of ADHD, including 27 genomewide association studies. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator

Information on genetic disorders and tests associated with ADHD from the NIH Genetic Testing Registry

CDC video: Children’s mental health disorders - A journey for parents and children

CDC/Medscape video: ADHD: Do parents know if their child has been diagnosed?

National Resource Center on ADHD

Recent Genomic Insight

Case-control genome-wide association study of persistent attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder identifies FBXO33 as a novel susceptibility gene for the disorder.
Sánchez-Mora C, et al. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2014 Oct 6

Are infants differentially sensitive to parenting? Early maternal care, DRD4 genotype and externalizing behavior during adolescence.
Nikitopoulos J, et al. J Psychiatr Res. 2014 Aug 27

Biological overlap of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder: evidence from copy number variants.
Martin J, et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2014 Jul;53(7):761-70.

Glutamatergic copy number variants and their role in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Akutagava-Martins GC, et al.  Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 2014 Sep;165B(6):502-9.

Polygenic scores associated with educational attainment in adults predict educational achievement and ADHD symptoms in children.
de Zeeuw EL, et al. Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 2014 Sep;165B(6):510-20.