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Preliminary evidence that specific candidate genes are associated with adolescent-onset antisocial behavior.
Aggressive behavior - 1 Jan 2000
Burt S Alexandra, Mikolajewski Amy J
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Though initially conceptualized as resulting from peer imitation of child-onset or life-course-persistent youth [Moffitt, 1993], there is mounting evidence from twin studies that adolescent-onset or adolescent-limited antisocial behavior may also be genetically influenced. This study sought to provide preliminary molecular genetic evidence in support of these findings. We further evaluated whether genetic...
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