Connecting Biology to Behavior: The Role of Genetics in ADHD
Key points: ADHD has a high rate of heritability. ADHD is associated with many genes expressed in brian regions associated with dopamine function. Environmental factors like childhood illness, low birth weight, and heavy metal exposure play a role in ADHD.
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Connecting Biology to Behavior: The Role of Genetics in ADHD