Research at the Crossroads of Genetics and Psychiatry

These are exciting times for genetic research. The conclusion of the Human Genome Project in 2001 has exponentially enhanced public interest in and awareness of the roles of genetics in disease, susceptibility and drug response. The number of media articles highlighting scientific publications in the field of genetics/genomics has grown dramatically over the past five years. This new trend has, in turn, increased the level of sophistication of inquiries from patients and their relatives. This Special Report updates genetic and genomic research in key areas of psychiatry, with an emphasis on practical aspects.