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Dissocial behavior, the 5HTTLPR polymorphism, and maltreatment in women with bulimic syndromes.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jan 2008
Steiger Howard, Richardson Jodie, Joober Ridha, Israel Mimi, Bruce Kenneth R, Ng Ying Kin N M K, Howard Heidi, Anestin Annelie, Dandurand Cathy, Gauvin Lise
Abstract excerpt
We recently reported that, among bulimic women, previously abused carriers of the 5HTTLPR S allele showed special propensities towards novelty seeking (implying recklessness or impulsivity) and interpersonal insecurity. We subsequently re-analyzed our data, to examine the bearing of the 5HTTLPR p...
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