Immune system may shape ADHD risk, new genetic study suggests
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has identified a two-way relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the immune system. Using a genetic method known as Mendelian randomization, researchers found that ADHD is linked to increased levels of several immune cell traits. At the same time, they identified specific immune traits that appear to raise or reduce the likelihood of developing ADHD.
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