Epigenetics in eating disorders: a systematic review
Authors: Christopher Hübel, Sarah J. Marzi, Gerome Breen, Cynthia M. Bulik Journal: Molecular Psychiatry. volume 24, pages901–915(2019) Published: 23 October 2018 READ MORE
Association of etiological factors across the extreme end and continuous variation in disordered eating in female Swedish twins
Authors: Lisa Dinkler, Mark J. Taylor, Maria Råstam, Nouchine Hadjikhani Journal: Cambridge University Press. 17 December 2019 READ MORE
Genetic and environmental contributions to diagnostic fluctuation in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Authors: Shuyang Yao, Henrik Larsson, Claes Norring, Andreas Birgegård Journal: Cambridge University Press. 29 October 2019 READ MORE
Exploring the gene–environment nexus in eating disorders
Author: Cynthia M. Bulik Journal: Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience 2005 Sep; 30(5): 335–339. READ MORE
Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors for Eating Disorders: What the Clinician Needs to Know
Authors: Suzanne E.Mazzeo PhD, Cynthia M.Bulik PhD Journal: Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 67-82 READ MORE
WHY PARTICIPANT DIVERSITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR GENETIC STUDIES OF EATING DISORDERS
Originally published here by Cynthia Bulik, Casey MacDermod, Susana Cruz García, and Christina Sanzari Truth #5. Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses. This is number five in the Academy for Eating Disorder’s “Nine Truths About Eating Disorders.” In short, it means that …
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THE FIELD OF EATING DISORDERS HAS A PROBLEM: LET’S FIX IT!
Originally published here by Cynthia Bulik, PhD The field of eating disorders has a problem. Well, to be honest, more than one problem, but for now I am focusing on the lack of diversity in our workforce. When I attended my first International Conference on Eating Disorders in New York back in the late 80’s, …
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Jacob’s story
Student, avid hiker & writer who battled anorexia nervosa for nine years, NEBRASKA Jacob, 25, Nebraska, was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 15 years of age. He then spent the ensuing nine years battling this potentially devastating illness. Throughout this period, Jacob’s illness compromised all aspects of his life – from his high school …
Maris Degener’s story
Yoga teacher, writer & mental health advocate who battled an eating disorder as a teenager, CALIFORNIA Maris Degener, 22, is a California-based yoga teacher, writer, and mental health advocate. A passionate student, Maris recently graduated with Honors from the University of California in Santa Cruz, having studied psychology with a focus on its applications …