No support for historical candidate gene or candidate gene-by-interaction hypotheses for major depression across multiple large samples
Objective: Interest in candidate gene and candidate gene-by-environment interaction
hypotheses regarding major depressive disorder remains strong despite controversy …
hypotheses regarding major depressive disorder remains strong despite controversy …
Associations between oxytocin and empathy in humans: A systematic literature review
AM Barchi-Ferreira, FL Osório - Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2021 - Elsevier
This is a systematic review about the association between empathic behavior and oxytocin
(OXT). Searches were conducted in the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science …
(OXT). Searches were conducted in the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science …
Molecular genetics in psychology and personality neuroscience: On candidate genes, genome wide scans, and new research strategies
Despite the substantial heritability estimates for psychological traits, their precise genetic
foundation from a molecular perspective remains elusive. We summarize findings and …
foundation from a molecular perspective remains elusive. We summarize findings and …
Epigenetic correlates of neonatal contact in humans
Animal models of early postnatal mother–infant interactions have highlighted the importance
of tactile contact for biobehavioral outcomes via the modification of DNA methylation …
of tactile contact for biobehavioral outcomes via the modification of DNA methylation …
The “Golden Age” of behavior genetics?
E Charney - Perspectives on Psychological Science, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The search for genetic risk factors underlying the presumed heritability of all human
behavior has unfolded in two phases. The first phase, characterized by candidate-gene …
behavior has unfolded in two phases. The first phase, characterized by candidate-gene …
Context matters: Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with increased disordered eating and earlier activation of genetic influences in girls.
ME Mikhail, SL Carroll, DA Clark… - Journal of Abnormal …, 2021 - psycnet.apa.org
Emerging evidence suggests socioeconomic disadvantage may increase risk for eating
disorders (EDs). However, there are very few studies on the association between …
disorders (EDs). However, there are very few studies on the association between …
Is reproductive development adaptively calibrated to early experience? Evidence from a national sample of females.
Many developmental theories have not been sufficiently evaluated using designs that
control for unobserved familial confounds. Our long-term goal is to determine the causal …
control for unobserved familial confounds. Our long-term goal is to determine the causal …
Commentary: What is the case for candidate gene approaches in the era of high‐throughput genomics? A response to Border and Keller (2017)
SR Moore - Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Border and Keller argue that candidate gene approaches are outdated and out‐of‐touch
with the current understanding of the genetic architecture of complex behavioral traits and …
with the current understanding of the genetic architecture of complex behavioral traits and …
Testing environmental effects on age at menarche and sexual debut within a genetically informative twin design
Life-history-derived models of female sexual development propose menarche timing as a
key regulatory mechanism driving subsequent sexual behavior. The current research …
key regulatory mechanism driving subsequent sexual behavior. The current research …
Genomic updates in understanding PTSD
S Sharma, KJ Ressler - Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Twin studies as well as more recent genetics-based heritability analyses demonstrate that
up to 40 to 50% of the variance in predicting PTSD following trauma is heritable. However …
up to 40 to 50% of the variance in predicting PTSD following trauma is heritable. However …