An update on molecular genetic studies of human personality traits.

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Personality is a complex phenotype and people differ considerably when they are evaluated by self-report questionnaires. There is convincing evidence from twin studies that basic personality dimensions in men and women have a considerable genetic component. However, only recently have common genetic polymorphisms been associated with particular personality traits, especially the dopamine D4 receptor with novelty...

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