Dr John Kruse
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The Importance of Genetics for ADHD

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We've come a long way from twin and adoption studies showing a very strong genetic contribution to the development of ADHD. The most recent studies examine tens of thousands of genes in tens of thousands of individuals to try to tease apart the complex interactions between genes and environment contributing to ADHD.

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Interplay of ADHD Polygenic Liability With Birth-Related, Somatic, and Psychosocial Factors in ADHD: A Nationwide Study (2022)

Polygenic Scores for ADHD: A Meta-Analysis (2021)

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (2018)

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Streamed live on November 22, 2023

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