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A Practical Guide to Phylogenetics for Nonexperts
Published on: February 5, 2014
Incorporating genetics into your studies: a guide for social scientists
Danielle M Dick1, Shawn J Latendresse, Brien Riley
1Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA, USA.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|June 2, 2011
Summary
This review bridges genetics and social science, offering guidance for developmental scientists. It covers genetic research methods and best practices for integrating genetic data into social science studies.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Science
- Behavioral Genetics
- Social Science Research
Background:
- Growing interest in integrating genetic components into longitudinal and psychological studies.
- Gap exists between current genetics practices and their application in developmental science research.
- Rapid advancements in genetics pose challenges for social scientists.
Purpose of the Study:
- Provide an overview of paradigm shifts in genetics.
- Introduce basic genetic methodologies relevant to social scientists.
- Offer recommendations for improving cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of genetics and social science.
Main Methods:
- Review of current genetic research methodologies.
- Discussion of study design choices (candidate gene, GWAS, sequencing).
- Explanation of DNA collection methods and genotypic data analysis.
Main Results:
- Identifies challenges social scientists face when integrating genetics.
- Highlights the need for updated understanding of genetic research practices.
- Emphasizes considerations for study design, data collection, and analysis.
Conclusions:
- Social scientists require a deeper understanding of genetics research considerations.
- Fostering cross-disciplinary initiatives requires better-equipped researchers.
- This review aims to enhance the integration of genetic data in social science research.
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