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    • Genetics

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    • The intermediate phenotype concept, originating from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), links genetic risk factors to mental disorders.
    • This concept, translated into Japanese as "Chukanhyogengata," serves as a crucial bridge between genes and observable behaviors.

    Purpose:

    • To review the history and evolution of intermediate phenotype research in mental illness.
    • To highlight the development of a research resource database combining brain phenotypes and bioresources for large-scale studies.
    • To introduce the latest trends and findings in the field, including gene identification in psychiatric disorders.

    Summary:

    • Intermediate phenotypes are neurobiological characteristics associated with mental disorders, aiding in the identification of susceptibility genes.
    • A novel research resource database integrating brain phenotypes and bioresources was established for multicenter studies.
    • Genome-wide association analyses using this database led to the identification of the DEGS2 gene in schizophrenia and significant loci for superior temporal gyrus gray matter volume.

    Impact:

    • Intermediate phenotype studies have become a cornerstone of psychiatric research, facilitating the discovery of genes implicated in mental illness.
    • The established database and identified genetic loci provide valuable resources for future translational research in mental health.
    • This work aims to advance the understanding and treatment of mental disorders through a gene-behavioral linkage approach.