Families in ADHD genetic link study

UP to 80 Irish families are taking part in a research project to investigate if a childhood hyperactivity disorder is genetic.

The Pan European and Pan American Image Study, involves taking four blood samples from 1,400 families where a child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Trinity College-based Dr Aisling Mulligan, who is involved in the Irish research, said while previous minor studies had indicated a link between certain genes and ADHD, this was the first major research project to examine the relationship.