Genetics of Substance Use

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Genetics of Substance Use

Research and Clinical Aspects

Medical genetics Psychiatry

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Collection: Medicine

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 27th March 2022

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9783030953508


Overview

The book illuminates the complex problems in genetic studies of substance use and addiction. It provides a comprehensive overview that fills the gap in the literature and points out future directions.

Sections

The book includes three sections that apply to any complex traits and disorders, particularly psychological and psychiatric. The first section covers the traits and phenotypes that are the target of genetic research in substance use and addiction. Following this, the second section analyzes the methods and results of biometric genetic studies in this area. The third section reviews research in gene mapping and epigenetics.

About the Book

Genetics of Substance Use is a first-of-its-kind monograph that presents contemporary solutions and methods for a wide range of researchers and practitioners across disciplines.

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