Unraveling the genetic etiology of adult antisocial behavior: a genome-wide association study.

ABSTRACT: Crime poses a major burden for society. The heterogeneous nature of criminal behavior makes it difficult to unravel its causes. Relatively little research has been conducted on the genetic influences of criminal behavior. The few twin and adoption studies that have been undertaken suggest that about half of the variance in antisocial behavior can be explained by genetic factors. In order to identify the specific common genetic variants underlying this behavior, we conduct the first genome-wide association study (GWAS) on adult antisocial behavior. Our sample comprised a community sample of 4816 individuals who had completed a self-report questionnaire. No genetic polymorphisms reached genome-wide significance for association with adult antisocial behavior. In addition, none of the traditio

SUBMITTER: Tielbeek JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3471931 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature