Abstract
Genetic studies of neurotransmitter processes to date differ from most behavioral genetic studies in that the former have rarely considered individual variability, have tended to look only for single-gene effects, and generally have overlooked or ignored environmental influences. After examining these differences, we suggest that a rapprochement between the two fields will yield synergistic benefits in studies of the genetics of neuropharmacological processes as they affect behavior.
Publication types
-
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
-
Animals
-
Blood Platelets / enzymology
-
Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase / genetics
-
Genetic Variation
-
Genetics, Behavioral
-
Humans
-
Mental Disorders / genetics*
-
Mental Disorders / psychology
-
Molecular Biology
-
Monoamine Oxidase / genetics
-
Neurotransmitter Agents / metabolism*
-
Phenotype
-
Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase / genetics
-
Research
-
Social Environment
-
Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase / genetics
Substances
-
Neurotransmitter Agents
-
Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase
-
Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase
-
Monoamine Oxidase
-
Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase