Specific underlying genetic variations are responsible for ADHD
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 81/100
Current genetic research indicates that specific underlying genetic variations and polygenic risk profiles contribute significantly to the development and heritability of ADHD.
Evidence for · 3
Shared Genetic Links Between Sleep, Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric Conditions: A Genome‐Wide and Pathway‐Based Polygenic Score Analysis
2024 · cited by 7
The study utilizes genome-wide association studies and polygenic score analyses to investigate shared genetic variations and liability associated with ADHD.
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The Positive End of the Polygenic Score Distribution for ADHD: A Low Risk or a Protective Factor?
2019 · cited by 1
The research examines how specific polygenic score distributions for ADHD predict individual risk levels and functional outcomes.
Multi-tissue transcriptome-wide association study identifies 29 risk genes associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
2026 · cited by 0
The study identifies specific risk genes and genetic architecture associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through transcriptome-wide association analysis.