Research Interests:
Dr. Guang Guo is interested in the genetic and social/cultural/contextual origins of human behaviors including human health behaviors. The focus of geneticists is mostly and understandably the discovery of genes, genetic effects, and the mechanisms of genetic effects. Dr. Guo’s overarching objective is to advance social sciences through incorporating findings and applying methodology in molecular genetics. He has applied this approach to delinquency, risky sexual behavior, alcohol use, and obesity.

 

Selected publications:
Guo, G., & Stearns, E. (2002). The social influences on the realization of genetic potential for intellectual development. Social Forces80:881-910.
Guo, G., & Wang, J. (2002) The mixed or multilevel model for behavior genetic analysis. Behavior Genetics32:37-49.

Guo, Guang and Tong Y. 2006. Age at First Sexual Intercourse, Genes, and Social & Demographic Context: Evidence from Twins and the Dopamine D4 Receptor Gene. Demography43: 747-769.

Guo, Guang , Wilhelmsen, Kirk, and Hamilton, Nathan. 2007. Gene-lifecourse interaction for alcohol consumption in adolescence & young adulthood: five monoamine genes. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics 144B: 417-423.

Guo, Guang. 2006. Genetic similarity shared by best friends among adolescents. Twin Research and Human Genetics9: 113-121.

Guo G, Tong, Y, Xie CW, and Lange LA. 2007. Dopamine transporter, gender, and number of sexual partners among young adults. European Journal of Human Genetics 15: 279-287.

Guo, Guang, Roettger, M, and Shih JC. 2007. Contributions of the DAT1 and DRD2 Genes to Serious and Violent Delinquency among Adolescents and Young Adults.  Human Genetics121: 125-136.