Thirst for excitement is hidden in your genes

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 18:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Sensation seeking -- the urge to do exciting things -- has been linked to dopamine, a chemical that carries messages in your brain. For a new study, scientists analyzed genes in the dopamine system and found a group of mutations that help predict whether someone is inclined toward sensation seeking.

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