Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Human Genetics01:28

Human Genetics

Human genetics provides a profound framework for understanding the interplay between genetic predispositions and human psychology. At the heart of this discipline lies the study of how genes influence physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibility to diseases. Each person carries a unique genetic code that subtly or significantly shapes their psychological and behavioral landscape.
The complex relationship between genetics and psychology is observable through common biological components such...
Bipolar Disorder01:30

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition marked by significant mood fluctuations, including episodes of mania and depression. Elevated energy levels, heightened mood or irritability, impulsive behavior, reduced sleep needs, rapid speech, racing thoughts, inflated self-esteem, and distractibility characterize mania. Individuals with bipolar disorder often alternate between depressive and manic states, with periods of emotional stability lasting an average of six months to a year.
Behavioral Genetics and Its Designs01:23

Behavioral Genetics and Its Designs

Behavior genetics explores how genetic inheritance influences human behavior. It focuses on how genes, passed from parents to offspring, contribute to the development of behavioral traits and tendencies. This branch of genetics seeks to understand the complex interplay between inherited genetic factors and environmental influences in shaping our behaviors.
The primary methodologies used in behavior genetics include family studies, twin studies, and adoption studies, each providing unique...
Genomic Imprinting and Inheritance02:30

Genomic Imprinting and Inheritance

Diploid organisms inherit genetic material through chromosomes from both parents. Copies of the same gene are known as alleles. In most cases, both alleles are simultaneously expressed and allow various cellular processes to function optimally. If one of the alleles is missing or mutated, the expression of the other allele can compensate; however, this is not true for all genes.
The expression of some genes depends on which parent passed the gene to the offspring, through a phenomenon known as...
Brain Imaging01:14

Brain Imaging

Brain imaging technologies provide critical insights into both the structure and function of the human brain, enabling medical professionals and researchers to diagnose, study, and treat neurological disorders or psychiatric disorders more effectively.
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans),  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Depressive Disorders: Etiology01:27

Depressive Disorders: Etiology

Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Systematic review of clinical evidence for Kneipp medicine.

Wiener klinische Wochenschrift·2026
Same author

Real-world effectiveness and safety of intranasal esketamine for treatment-resistant depression: data from the enTRD registry.

European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists·2026
Same author

Authoritarian attitudes and the perceived scientific legitimacy of anthroposophic medicine: A survey of attitudes on complementary and alternative medicine in Austria.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Secondary Restless Legs Syndrome during psychopharmacological treatment: real-world evidence from a multinational pharmacovigilance program.

The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology·2026
Same author

Optimizing cognitive enhancement through dopamine transporter modulation.

Neuropharmacology·2026
Same author

From clicks to curiosity: Exploring self-directed information seeking as a behavioral manifestation of curiosity.

Journal of experimental psychology. Applied·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
13:08

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia

Published on: December 2, 2015

Imaging genetics of mood disorders.

Christian Scharinger1, Ulrich Rabl, Harald H Sitte

  • 1Division of Biological Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.

Neuroimage
|February 17, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Imaging genetics studies reveal how specific genes influence emotion processing in the brain for mood disorders. This review syntheses findings on genetic impacts on brain systems in healthy individuals and patients.

More Related Videos

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition
16:08

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition

Published on: February 1, 2012

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Emotion Regulation
14:04

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Emotion Regulation

Published on: August 26, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
13:08

Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia

Published on: December 2, 2015

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition
16:08

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Impairing Effect of Emotion on Cognition

Published on: February 1, 2012

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Emotion Regulation
14:04

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Emotion Regulation

Published on: August 26, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Mood disorders exhibit high heritability and are associated with emotion processing brain regions.
  • Neuroimaging genetics studies have extensively explored the influence of risk genes on emotion processing systems.
  • Existing research highlights several monoaminergic and non-monoaminergic genes, like brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in healthy subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of imaging genetics research in mood disorders.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on how genetic factors impact brain emotion processing systems.
  • To cover studies investigating complex genetic models, including epistasis and gene-environment interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing imaging genetics studies.
  • Analysis of research on monaminergic and non-monoaminergic genes.
  • Inclusion of studies on complex genetic models (epistasis, gene-environment interactions).

Main Results:

  • Numerous genes have been linked to emotion processing brain regions in both healthy individuals and mood disorder patients.
  • Evidence is robust for some genes, while others require further investigation.
  • Complex genetic models demonstrate gene-environment interactions and epistasis affecting emotion processing systems.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging genetics is a rapidly advancing field crucial for understanding mood disorders.
  • Genetic variations significantly impact brain circuitry involved in emotion processing.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex genetic architecture of mood disorders.