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Depression like characteristics of 5HTTLPR polymorphism and temperament in excessive internet users.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Jul 2008
Lee Young Sik, Han Doug Hyun, Yang Kevin C, Daniels Melissa A, Na Chul, Kee Baik Seok, Renshaw Perry F
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INTRODUCTION: Excessive internet use (EIU) has been reported to be comorbid with depression and the manifestation of its symptoms. This study examines the characteristics of excessive internet users that are similar to those of patients with depressive disorders in terms of serotonin transporter gene expression and harm avoidance. METHODS: 91 male adolescents with EIU and 75 healthy comparison subjects were...
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