The genetics of reading disabilities: from phenotypes to candidate genes

Frontiers in Psychology

Mark A Eckert¹  Todd L Richards²  Wendy Herlihy Raskind²  Beate ePeter²  Virginia Wise Berninger² 

[1] Medical University of South Carolina;University of Washington;

关键词: Dyslexia;    Genetics;    Language impairment;    brain imaging;    candidate genes;    Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00601

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This article provides an overview of (a) issues in definition and diagnosis of specific reading disabilities at the behavioral level that may occur in different constellations of developmental and phenotypic profiles (patterns); (b) rapidly expanding research on genetic heterogeneity and gene candidates for dyslexia and other reading disabilities; (c) emerging research on gene-brain relationships; and (d) current understanding of epigenetic mechanisms whereby environmental events may alter behavioral expression of genetic variations. A glossary of genetic terms (denoted by bold font) is provided for readers not familiar with the technical terms.

【 授权许可】

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