Polygenic factors are relevant for the genetic predispositions to the eating disorder anorexia
nervosa (AN). The most recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) for AN comprised …

Background Even though the evidence supporting the presence of a heritable component in
the aetiology of anorexia nervosa (AN) is strong, the underlying genetic mechanisms remain …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) are complex disorders associated with
disordered eating behavior. Heritability estimates derived from twin and family studies are …

This analysis is a follow‐up to an earlier investigation of 182 genes selected as likely
candidate genetic variations conferring susceptibility to anorexia nervosa (AN). As those …

Anorexia nervosa is a perplexing illness with the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric
disease. In this paper, we review the genetic research on anorexia nervosa (AN). Family …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex disorder with a strong genetic component.
Comorbidities are frequent and there is substantial overlap with other disorders. The lack of …

Background: Eating disorders have not traditionally been viewed as heritable illnesses;
however, recent family and twin studies lend credence to the potential role of genetic …

Abstract Objective: Supported by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), this 12‐site
international collaboration seeks to identify genetic variants that affect risk for anorexia …

Background Anorexia nervosa is a multifactorial eating disorder that manifests with self‐
starvation, extreme anxiety, hyperactivity, and amenorrhea. Long‐term effects include organ …

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a disease defined by inappropriate weight loss and maintenance
of body weight< 85% of that expected for weight and height; it is most common in adolescent …