Systems Genetic Analysis in GeneNetwork.org.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-10-2017

JAX Location

Reprint Collection

JAX Source

Curr Protoc Neurosci 2017 Apr 10; 79:8.39.1-8.39.20.

Volume

79

First Page

1

Last Page

8

ISSN

1934-8576

PMID

28398643

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1002/cpns.23

Grant

DA037927, DA039841

Abstract

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have emerged as a powerful tool to identify alleles and molecular pathways that influence susceptibility to psychiatric disorders and other diseases. Forward genetics using mouse mapping populations allows for a complementary approach that provides rigorous genetic and environmental control. In this unit, we describe techniques and tools that reduce the technical burden traditionally associated with genetic mapping in mice and enhance their translational utility to human psychiatric disorders. We provide guidance on choosing the appropriate mapping population, discuss the importance of phenotype, and offer detailed instructions on using the Web-based resource GeneNetwork to aid neuroscientists in better understanding the mechanisms through which genes influence behavior. We believe that the continued development of mouse mapping populations, genetic tools, bioinformatics resources, and statistical methodologies should remain a parallel strategy by which to investigate the genetic and environmental underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and other diseases in humans. Curr Protoc Neurosci 2017 Apr 10; 79:8.39.1-8.39.20© 2017 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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