Elucidating the genetic basis of social interaction and isolation

Felix R. Day, Ken K. Ong and John R. B. Perry ()
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Felix R. Day: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
Ken K. Ong: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine
John R. B. Perry: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-6

Abstract: Abstract The negative impacts of social isolation and loneliness on health are well documented. However, little is known about their possible biological determinants. In up to 452,302 UK Biobank study participants, we perform genome-wide association study analyses for loneliness and regular participation in social activities. We identify 15 genomic loci (P

Date: 2018
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