Mol Psychiatry April 2019 PMID 29892054

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Stephen V Faraone, Henrik Larsson

Mentions

101
Peak: 4 in Sep 2019
across 6 sources since Mar 2019

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potential audience

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What people are saying

Overall, the digital discussions express a strong consensus on the significance of genetics in ADHD, supported by posts referencing core research articles and ongoing studies, while the tone varies from casual to analytical. Words like 'uncovered,' 'causal relationship,' and references to upcoming conferences demonstrate a mix of admiration and active curiosity, indicating the collective recognition of the research's importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the importance of genetic research in understanding ADHD, indicating general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity, especially with mentions of ongoing research, upcoming conferences, and emphasis on the significance of genetic links.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts vary between brief mentions and detailed references to studies and biological pathways, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential of genetic findings to influence future treatments, reflecting a perceived moderate impact of the research.

Abstract in brief

  • Genetics play a significant role in the development of ADHD, with research showing it runs in families and has a high heritability of 74%.
  • Genetic studies like GWAS and linkage analyses suggest that many small-effect variants and rare genetic changes contribute to ADHD, indicating it is influenced by a polygenic and complex genetic architecture.
  • These genetic discoveries have pointed to new biological pathways that could be targeted for future treatments of ADHD.]

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POND Network
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Upcoming opportunity to hear from @PONDNetwork #researchers @Crosbie_Jen & Dr. Russell Schachar speak about the #genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #ADHD on October 6th at the Genetics of ADHD 15th Annual Conference. https://t.co/7KOuaOUhBO

Sep 11, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,561 followers View post →
UTM Anthropology
@UTM_Anthro · X

Dr. Frank Wendt @FrankWendt10 and international colleagues uncovered a causal relationship between the #genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and posttraumatic #stress disorder. https://t.co/H90zWZUd4z

Nov 9, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 154 followers View post →
Amir Sariaslan
@AmirSariaslan · X

This review might also be of interest: https://t.co/4UORw8h79X https://t.co/O27sp8690X

Mar 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,321 followers View post →
Nick Albertini
@njalbertini · X

@Herlow222890 @MattWalshBlog Grok says: Research into the genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—often still referred to as ADD in casual contexts—has pinpointed several genes that seem to play a role in increasing susceptibility. These genes are mostly tied to brain functions like

Feb 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,183 followers View post →
PRS papers
@PRS_pubmed · X

Update on genetics of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: current status 2023 https://t.co/osN5O4hZHL

Feb 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 399 followers View post →
Dr.Musallam Alaraimi
@AlaraimiDr · X

The genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex field, and research suggests that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disorder. Here are some key points regarding the genetic aspects of ADHD. #Genetics #clinical_genetics https://t.co/pMpnuKf70k

Oct 3, 2024 · 1 like · 4,021 followers View post →

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Rusty Theodore McGill
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@Truth_Eternal44 @AUTHENTICITYVIC Is DNA a real thing? https://t.co/UR1SYY5Aki

May 29, 2025 · 1 like · 195 followers View post →
Ralf Kuja-Halkola
@RalfKH · X

RT @AmirSariaslan: This review might also be of interest: https://t.co/4UORw8h79X https://t.co/O27sp8690X

Mar 12, 2025 · 1 share · 271 followers View post →
Amir Sariaslan
@AmirSariaslan · X

This review might also be of interest: https://t.co/4UORw8h79X https://t.co/O27sp8690X

Mar 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 20,321 followers View post →
jomejamo
@jomejamo1 · X

@hubermanlab @IvanWestra Search out this article: Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Stephen V Faraone 1,✉, Henrik Larsson 2,3

Mar 10, 2025 · 23 followers View post →
Nick Albertini
@njalbertini · X

@Herlow222890 @MattWalshBlog Grok says: Research into the genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—often still referred to as ADD in casual contexts—has pinpointed several genes that seem to play a role in increasing susceptibility. These genes are mostly tied to brain functions like

Feb 24, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,183 followers View post →
MISAwMISA
@MISAwMISA · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder https://t.co/aunTcHiz90 今日読んだ。

Dec 9, 2024 · 1 like · 1,617 followers View post →
Dr.Musallam Alaraimi
@AlaraimiDr · X

The genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex field, and research suggests that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disorder. Here are some key points regarding the genetic aspects of ADHD. #Genetics #clinical_genetics https://t.co/pMpnuKf70k

Oct 3, 2024 · 1 like · 4,021 followers View post →
gat ♆
@brekkercrows · X

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Jan 30, 2024 · 1,207 followers View post →
Dr
@draevans · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Molecular Psychiatry https://t.co/t4K6Ums2WY

Dec 4, 2023 · 8,464 followers View post →
Rod Lawson
@clavedoc · X

@MrGlockLesnar @Haiedecedres @NickBuckleyMBE Faraone SV, Larsson H. Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Mol Psychiatry. 2019 Apr;24(4):562-575. doi: 10.1038/s41380-018-0070-0. Epub 2018 Jun 11. PMID: 29892054; PMCID: PMC6477889. https://t.co/Y8ObaZFTov

May 18, 2023 · 936 followers View post →
Daniel Thomson
@djthomson · X

RT @djthomson: Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Molecular Psychiatry https://t.co/rVIm8FnPVC

May 15, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,067 followers View post →
PRS papers
@PRS_pubmed · X

Update on genetics of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: current status 2023 https://t.co/osN5O4hZHL

Feb 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 399 followers View post →
Brenda Cabrera Mendoza
@brendacabreram · X

RT @UTM_Anthro: Dr. Frank Wendt @FrankWendt10 and international colleagues uncovered a causal relationship between the #genetics of attenti…

Nov 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 402 followers View post →
Cristina
@cristina_abba95 · X

RT @UTM_Anthro: Dr. Frank Wendt @FrankWendt10 and international colleagues uncovered a causal relationship between the #genetics of attenti…

Nov 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 58 followers View post →
UTM Anthropology
@UTM_Anthro · X

Dr. Frank Wendt @FrankWendt10 and international colleagues uncovered a causal relationship between the #genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and posttraumatic #stress disorder. https://t.co/H90zWZUd4z

Nov 9, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 154 followers View post →
8Eevert ✨
@8Eevert · X

6/ Risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with cognitive ability https://t.co/hXmuPM0UJl Genes disrupted in autism https://t.co/tuMdeUthN9 Genetic risk variants for ASD https://t.co/Vgj5Wkc8Rw Genetics of ADHD https://t.co/7Kj8y7M7km

Oct 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1,144 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder https://t.co/GdIRJSqO12

Jun 9, 2022 · 1,598 followers View post →
Psychiatric Genomics Bot
@PsychGenPapers · X

Genetics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder https://t.co/jcGVRSgGJo

May 11, 2022 · 1 like · 180 followers View post →
PRS papers
@PRS_pubmed · X

Genetics of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder https://t.co/TVVChhbKr5

May 11, 2022 · 399 followers View post →
a. gecko, but cold
@geckospots · X

I mean it's not like there aren't a number of studies which describe the genetic aspect of ADHD or anything... https://t.co/hf2IpY6tVv

Mar 7, 2022 · 410 followers View post →
Lance atman
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Aug 18, 2021 · 1,119 followers View post →
Lance atman
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Mar 10, 2021 · 1,119 followers View post →
Daniel Thomson
@djthomson · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Molecular Psychiatry https://t.co/rVIm8FnPVC

Jan 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,067 followers View post →
eran gadot
@erangadot · X

RT @ihyperu: Genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Telugu) https://t.co/wGs2PVb0rF

Nov 2, 2020 · 1 share · 48,808 followers View post →
ihyperu
@ihyperu · X

Genetics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Telugu) https://t.co/wGs2PVb0rF

Nov 2, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Colin McLaughlin
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Oct 13, 2020 · 1 like · 202 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder https://t.co/2nTt8q2shx

Apr 2, 2020 · 1,598 followers View post →
Foster Lab
@jfosterlab · X

RT @PONDNetwork: Upcoming opportunity to hear from @PONDNetwork #researchers @Crosbie_Jen & Dr. Russell Schachar speak about the #genetics…

Sep 13, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,206 followers View post →
PossibilitiesClinic
@PossibilitiesCl · X

RT @PONDNetwork: Upcoming opportunity to hear from @PONDNetwork #researchers @Crosbie_Jen & Dr. Russell Schachar speak about the #genetics…

Sep 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 883 followers View post →
Dr. Jessica Brian
@jessbrianphd · X

RT @PONDNetwork: Upcoming opportunity to hear from @PONDNetwork #researchers @Crosbie_Jen & Dr. Russell Schachar speak about the #genetics…

Sep 11, 2019 · 3 shares · 697 followers View post →
POND Network
@PONDNetwork · X

Upcoming opportunity to hear from @PONDNetwork #researchers @Crosbie_Jen & Dr. Russell Schachar speak about the #genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #ADHD on October 6th at the Genetics of ADHD 15th Annual Conference. https://t.co/7KOuaOUhBO

Sep 11, 2019 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 1,561 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder https://t.co/2nTt8q2shx

Aug 2, 2019 · 1,598 followers View post →
AC
@aichicellist · X

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