Data Collection: Next Steps in Psychiatric Genetics

Excerpt

Decades of twin and family studies have revealed the high heritability of neuropsychiatric disorders, suggesting an important causal role for genetic factors. Over the last decade, genetic studies have linked hundreds of genes and genetic loci to neuropsychiatric disorders as well as to behavior and cognition more broadly. Most large lists of genetic loci associated with disorders have been generated by consortia. These consortia aggregate data from similarly focused studies from around the globe, with historic emphasis on certain areas. This chapter explores what is necessary to deliver refined genetic insights rigorously and efficiently.