Most contemporary accounts of psychopathology acknowledge the importance of both
biological and environmental influences on behavior. In developmental psychopathology …

This article examines Gene× Environment (G× E) interactions in two comorbid
developmental disorders--reading disability (RD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder …

Fifteen‐year‐old adolescents (N= 109) in a longitudinal study of child development were
recruited to examine differences in DNA methylation in relation to parent reports of adversity …

Individuals with early-emerging conduct problems are likely to become parents who expose
their children to considerable adversity. The current study tested the specificity of and …

Monozygotic (MZ) twin concordance for a range of psychiatric conditions is rarely 100%. It
has been suggested that epigenetic factors, such as DNA methylation, may account for a …

Background Epigenetic regulation through DNA methylation may influence vulnerability to
numerous disorders, including alcohol dependence (AD). Methods Peripheral blood DNA …

According to developmental psychopathology models of externalizing behavior, extreme
impulsivity during the preschool years often represents the first stage in a trajectory that can …

Numerous criminologists have noted their dissatisfaction with the state of criminology. The
need for a new paradigm for the 21st century is clear. However, many distrust biology as a …

Specific cell states in metazoans are established by the symphony of gene expression
programs that necessitate intricate synergic interactions between transcription factors and …

A sample of 398 African American youth, residing in rural counties with high poverty and
unemployment, were followed from ages 11 to 19. Protective parenting was associated with …