'Warrior Gene' Responsible for Gang Membership, Weapon Use
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 10:35
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- Boys who carry a particular variation of the gene Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), sometimes called the `warrior gene,` are more likely not only to join gangs but also to be among the most violent members and to use weapons, according to a new study from The Florida State University that is the first to confirm an MAOA link specifically to gangs and guns.
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