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Interplay of Genes and Environment Across the Lifespan: Genotype x Environment Interaction

3 integrated studies focused on the interplay between genes

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Interplay of Genes and Environment Across the Lifespan: Genotype x Environment Interaction

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    1. Interplay of Genes and Environment Across the Lifespan: Genotype x Environment Interaction Jenae M. Neiderhiser, Ph.D. Center for Family Research Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences George Washington University cfrjmn@gwumc.edu

    2. 3 integrated studies focused on the interplay between genes & environment Nonshared Environment in Adolescent Development (NEAD) Longitudinal – from middle adolescence to young adulthood siblings/twins and parents Detailed assessment of family relationships, peers and adolescent adjustment DNA collection Twin/Offspring Study in Sweden (TOSS) Parents who are twins and adolescent child + spouse Detailed assessment of family relationships & adjustment of all family members DNA collection Early Growth and Development Study (EGDS) Longitudinal – prenatal through 7.5 years for children Adoption design – follow birth parents, adopted child & adoptive parents Detailed assessment of family relationships, adjustment of adopted children, adjustment/psychopathology in birth parents, prenatal environment DNA collection

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