'Warrior Gene' Linked To Gang Membership, Weapon Use
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 12:28
in Biology & Nature
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 that is the first to confirm an MAOA link specifically to gangs and guns.
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