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Polymorphisms in the 3' UTR of the serotonin transporter are associated with cognitive flexibility in rhesus macaques.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jun 2009
Vallender Eric J, Lynch Laurie, Novak Melinda A, Miller Gregory M
Abstract excerpt
The serotonin system is an important neurophysiological mediator of many behavioral phenotypes. Genetic variation within this system is thought to contribute not only to the natural range of behavioral differences, but also to neuropsychiatric pathologies. Cognitive flexibility, the ability to change patterns of response as reward context shifts, is an important trait that underlies many complex social...
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