Introduction Psychiatric genetics investigates how genetic variations influence the risk, onset, and expression of mental disorders. By integrating molecular genetics, genomics, and neuroscience, this field seeks to uncover the biological foundations of complex psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive […]
Introduction Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revolutionized the field of genetics by identifying genetic variations linked to complex traits and diseases. Unlike traditional candidate gene approaches, GWAS examine the entire genome to uncover single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with specific phenotypes. This […]
Genetic Susceptibility The Inherited Blueprint of Disease Risk Introduction Genetic susceptibility refers to the increased likelihood of developing a particular disease due to a person’s genetic makeup. Unlike deterministic genetic disorders caused by a single gene mutation (e.g., cystic fibrosis or Huntington’s […]