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Personality and the serotonin transporter gene: Associations in a longitudinal population-based study.
Biological psychology - 1 Apr 2009
Harro Jaanus, Merenäkk Liis, Nordquist Niklas, Konstabel Kenn, Comasco Erika, Oreland Lars
Abstract excerpt
Associations between the promoter polymorphism of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) and anxiety-related personality traits in healthy adult subjects have been inconsistent. We assessed personality in participants of the Estonian Children Personality Behaviour and Health Study, using parental reports and self-reports. In the younger cohort, according to parental assessments at ages 9 and 15, children...
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