The Impact of Genetics on Cognition: Insights into Cognitive Disorders and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms.

ABSTRACT: This article explores the complex relationship between genetics and cognition, specifically examining the impact of genetic variants, particularly single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), on cognitive functions and the development of neuropsychiatric disorders. Focusing on neurotransmitter regulation within the prefrontal cortex's dopaminergic circuits, this study emphasizes the role of genes like COMT, PRODH, and DRD in shaping executive functions and influencing conditions such as ADHD and schizophrenia. Additionally, it explores the significance of genetic factors in neurodevelopmental disorders, emphasizing the need for early identification to guide appropriate therapeutic interventions. This article also investigates polymorphisms in the transsulfuration pathway, revealing their associ

SUBMITTER: Spoto G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10889941 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature