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Issues in mapping genes for eating disorders

D B Allison1, M S Faith

  • 1Obesity Research Center, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY 10025, USA.

Psychopharmacology Bulletin
|January 1, 1997
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Genetic and environmental factors influence eating disorders. Identifying specific genes is challenging but feasible with new technologies, though resource-intensive. Researchers can reduce demands using advanced methods.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Psychiatric Genetics

Background:

  • Eating disorders result from complex interactions between genetic and environmental influences.
  • Recent twin studies confirm the significant contribution of both factors to eating disorder development.
  • Technological advancements are increasing the feasibility of identifying specific genes linked to eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility and challenges of identifying specific genes associated with eating disorder risk.
  • To suggest strategies for researchers to mitigate the substantial resource demands of gene mapping for complex traits like eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent advances in molecular and statistical technologies relevant to genetic research.
  • Identification of potential strategies to reduce the resource intensity of gene mapping studies.

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  • Discussion of methods including multivariate analyses, quantitative phenotypes, large sibships, advanced analytics, power considerations, data pooling, and disequilibrium mapping.

    • Main Results:

    • While technological progress has made gene identification more feasible, the undertaking remains resource-intensive.
    • Several strategies can potentially reduce the demand for resources in mapping genes for complex traits.
    • Multivariate analyses, intermediate phenotypes, and data pooling are among the proposed methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Identifying genes for complex traits like eating disorders requires significant resources, despite technological advancements.
    • Strategic methodological approaches are crucial for efficient and feasible genetic research in eating disorders.
    • Future research should consider these resource-saving strategies to advance the field.