MAOA - If You Have This Gene, You're More Likely To Join A Gang?
Friday, June 5, 2009 - 16:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Boys who carry a particular variation of the gene Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), called the 'warrior' gene by some, are more likely to join gangs and be among their most violent members, according to a study from a Florida State University criminologist that associates MAOA to gangs and guns. Findings apply only to males, which makes an unsubstantiated allele argument necessary. Girls with the same variant of the MAOA gene don't show any propensity toward gang membership or weapon use. MAOA has also been implicated in ADHD, bipolar disorder, cancer and smoking. Basically, if you don't have any other explanation for something, MAOA is the way to go. read more
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