1995
The Dopamine Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A3): Primary Linkage Mapping and Linkage Studies in Tourette Syndrome
Gelernter J, Vandenbergh D, Kruger S, Pauls D, Kurlan R, Pakstis A, Kidd K, Uhl G. The Dopamine Transporter Protein Gene (SLC6A3): Primary Linkage Mapping and Linkage Studies in Tourette Syndrome. Genomics 1995, 30: 459-463. PMID: 8825631, DOI: 10.1006/geno.1995.1265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTourette syndromeDopamine transporterAttention deficit disorderDopaminergic neuronsPresynaptic reuptakeSpecific localizationPsychiatric illnessPsychostimulant drugsChromosome 5pCocaine-induced paranoiaSyndromeDeficit disorderSLC6A3ScoresMajor siteLinkage studiesNegative lod scoresMarkersTransporter protein gene
1986
Family-Genetic Studies of Psychiatric Disorders: Developing Technologies
Weissman M, Merikangas K, John K, Wickramaratne P, Prusoff B, Kidd K. Family-Genetic Studies of Psychiatric Disorders: Developing Technologies. JAMA Psychiatry 1986, 43: 1104-1116. PMID: 3532996, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1986.01800110090012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disordersFamily genetic studiesMode of transmissionFuture genetic linkage studiesPsychiatric illnessChildhood manifestationsClinical practiceDiagnostic proceduresStudy designDisordersGenetic linkage studiesFamily studiesHomogeneous subgroupsLinkage studiesAdultsInformative families
1984
Psychopathology in the Children (Ages 6–18) of Depressed and Normal Parents
WEISSMAN M, PRUSOFF B, GAMMON G, MERIKANGAS K, LECKMAN J, KIDD K. Psychopathology in the Children (Ages 6–18) of Depressed and Normal Parents. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 1984, 23: 78-84. PMID: 6693680, DOI: 10.1097/00004583-198401000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDSM-III diagnosesFirst-degree relativesMajor depressionPsychiatric disordersProbands' first-degree relativesChildren of probandsCommon psychiatric disordersDirect interview studyFamily history studyClinical statusPsychiatric illnessNormal controlsDepressed probandsPsychological symptomsSuicidal behaviorEarly onsetDiagnosisDepressionSignificant predictorsProbandsAttention deficitsChildrenRiskEmotional problemsNormal parents