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The contribution of gene–environment interaction to psychopathology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2007

Anita Thapar ,
Gordon Harold ,
Frances Rice ,
Kate Langley  and
Michael O'Donovan
Anita Thapar*
Affiliation:
Cardiff University
Gordon Harold
Affiliation:
Cardiff University
Frances Rice
Affiliation:
Cardiff University
Kate Langley
Affiliation:
Cardiff University
Michael O'Donovan
Affiliation:
Cardiff University
*
Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Anita Thapar, Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK; E-mail: Thapar@cf.ac.uk.
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Abstract

The study of gene–environment interaction (G × E) constitutes an area of significant social and clinical significance. Different types of research study designs are being used to investigate the contribution of G × E to psychopathology, although the term G × E has also been used and interpreted in different ways. Despite mixed evidence that G × E contributes to psychopathology, some promising and consistent findings are emerging. Evidence is reviewed in relation to depression, antisocial behavior, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Although findings from various research designs have different meaning, interestingly much of the evidence with regard to the contribution of G × E that has arisen from twin and adoption studies has been for antisocial behavior and depression. It is for these same forms of psychopathology that molecular genetic evidence of G × E has also been most convincing. Finally, current and anticipated methodological challenges and implications for future research in this area are considered.

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Development and Psychopathology , Volume 19 , Issue 4 , Fall 2007 , pp. 989 - 1004
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