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Influence of BDNF and COMT polymorphisms on emotional decision making.
Neuropharmacology - 1 Jun 2010
Kang Jee In, Namkoong Kee, Ha Ra Yeon, Jhung Kyungun, Kim Yang Tae, Kim Se Joo
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Decision making is an important brain function. Although little is known about the genetic basis of decision making, it has been suggested that it is mediated by the modulation of neurotransmitter systems. We investigated how the BDNF Val66Met and COMT Val158Met polymorphisms affect emotional decision making using the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). One hundred sixty-eight healthy Korean college students (93 males, 75...
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