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Association between polymorphisms of the dopamine receptor D2 and catechol-o-methyl transferase genes and cognitive function.
Behavior genetics - 1 Sept 2010
Bolton Jennifer L, Marioni Riccardo E, Deary Ian J, Harris Sarah E, Stewart Marlene C, Murray Gordon D, Fowkes F Gerry R, Price Jackie F
Abstract excerpt
The dopaminergic neurotransmitter system of the brain is involved in working memory and other cognitive functions. Studies suggest an important role for dopamine synthesis and uptake in modulation of human cognitive processes. We studied the association between polymorphisms in the catechol-o-met...
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