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A polygenic score for age-at-first-birth predicts disinhibition.

Leah S Richmond-RakerdTerrie E MoffittLouise ArseneaultDaniel W BelskyJennie ConnorDavid L CorcoranHonaLee HarringtonRenate M HoutsRichie PoultonJoey A PrinzSandhya RamrakhaKaren SugdenJasmin WertzBenjamin S WilliamsAvshalom Caspi
Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2020)
Genomic discoveries for age-at-first-birth are about more than reproductive biology: They provide insight into the disinhibitory traits and behaviors that accompany early parenthood. Age-at-first-birth is a useful proxy phenotype for researchers interested in disinhibition. Further, interventions that improve self-regulation abilities may benefit young parents and their children.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • genome wide
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • gene expression
  • pregnant women
  • copy number