Abstract
Research on epigenetics has surged in the past two decades as it has become apparent that changes in gene function aside from those related to DNA mutations or natural variations may be integral factors in numerous perplexing health disorders. But much remains unknown about this relatively new field. Of the thousands of epigenetics studies published,1 a few hundred have addressed behavioral and mental health outcomes, but only a fraction of those have dealt with fetal or childhood exposures or outcomes. However, early results in the niche field of behavioral epigenetics suggest such studies could provide insights into behavioral and mental health conditions such as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.
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