Application of Genetic Testing for Anorexia Nervosa: An Ethical Analysis
Genetic testing for complex disorders, including AN, has tremendous potential, but is still primarily research-based. Currently, for those presenting with atypical AN, and severe and enduring AN who, by definition, have not benefited from traditional treatment, genetic testing to rule out or identify other genetic conditions could be of benefit.
Authors
- Sara M. Sarasua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1625-7404)
- Heide S. Temples (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8543-3635)
- Kendra Allison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9511-5967)
- Luigi Boccuto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2017-4270)
- Sarah Ramsay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6829-0129)
Institutions
- Clemson University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70406
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00