AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART B-NEUROPSYCHIATRIC GENETICS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Genes to Mental Health: A New Frontier
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Genetic and Environmental Influences:
Research emphasizing the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors in the development of neuropsychiatric conditions, utilizing twin studies and family-based analyses. - Polygenic Risk Scores and Their Applications:
Investigation of polygenic risk scores to predict susceptibility to various psychiatric disorders, assessing their utility in clinical settings and for understanding population-level risks. - Molecular Mechanisms of Psychiatric Disorders:
Studies exploring the molecular pathways and genetic variants implicated in psychiatric disorders, including gene expression analysis and epigenetic modifications. - Neurodevelopmental Genetics:
Focus on genetic contributions to neurodevelopmental disorders, examining how genetic variants affect brain structure and function across the lifespan. - Integration of Multi-Omics Data:
Utilization of integrative approaches combining genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics to provide comprehensive insights into neuropsychiatric disorders.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry:
The incorporation of network-based AI methodologies for personalized psychiatry signifies a trend toward leveraging computational techniques to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. - Gut-Brain Axis Research:
An increasing focus on the influence of gut microbiota on neuropsychiatric outcomes reflects a growing recognition of the gut-brain connection and its implications for mental health. - Transdiagnostic Approaches:
Research addressing genetic and phenotypic overlaps across multiple psychiatric disorders emphasizes a shift towards understanding shared mechanisms rather than isolated conditions. - Impact of Polygenic Risk Scores on Clinical Outcomes:
Emerging studies examining how polygenic risk scores influence treatment responses and clinical outcomes underscore the application of genetics in personalized medicine. - Neuroimaging Genetics:
The integration of neuroimaging data with genetic information to study brain structure and function in relation to psychiatric disorders is gaining prominence, providing deeper insights into the biological underpinnings of mental health.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives in Psychiatric Genetics:
Fewer publications revisiting historical analyses or classic theories in psychiatric genetics suggest a move away from retrospective examinations toward more contemporary research frameworks. - Single Gene Studies:
A noticeable decline in studies focusing exclusively on single gene associations indicates a broader trend toward polygenic and multi-factorial approaches, reflecting the complexity of psychiatric disorders. - Pharmacogenetics of Antipsychotic Medications:
Research specifically targeting the pharmacogenetics of antipsychotics has diminished, possibly due to a shift in focus toward broader genetic and environmental interactions.
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