Kang Muslim
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- October 13, 2026
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The Genetics of Political Participation: Leveraging Polygenic Indices to Advance Political Behavior Research
For decades, the study of political behavior has been firmly rooted in the social sciences. When political scientists, sociologists, and pollsters attempt to determine why certain citizens consistently cast ballots…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- September 27, 2026
- 22 views
Genetic Overlap Between DSM-IV Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Behaviors: Evidence from Polygenic Risk Scores in Young Adult Twins
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors constitute one of the most pressing and complex challenges confronting global public health systems today. Encompassing a spectrum of psychological distress that ranges from passive suicidal…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- April 28, 2026
- 56 views
Polygenic scores for autism are associated with reduced neurite density in adults and children from the general population.
Recent advancements in neurogenetics have fundamentally altered our understanding of the relationship between human DNA and the physical architecture of the brain. A landmark study published in the journal Molecular…
- Human Behavior & Social Studies
- March 19, 2026
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Associations of polygenic risk scores for major depression and depression severity: an investigation of 105 623 individuals with 16 years follow-up
The landscape of psychiatric medicine is undergoing a profound shift as researchers move closer to decoding the relationship between genetic blueprints and the clinical manifestation of mental health disorders. A…
