Modifier genetics in neuropsychiatric disease: challenges and opportunities

Genome Biol. 2012;13(3):150. doi: 10.1186/gb-2012-13-3-150.

Abstract

A new study focuses attention on multigenic interactions influencing the risk of autism spectrum disorders.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / genetics*
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / psychology
  • Epistasis, Genetic
  • Genes, Modifier*
  • Genetic Pleiotropy
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Humans
  • Phenotype
  • Risk Factors