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Is there a genetic contribution to cultural differences? Collectivism, individualism and genetic markers of social sensitivity.
Social cognitive and affective neuroscience - 1 Jun 2010
Way Baldwin M, Lieberman Matthew D
Abstract excerpt
Genes and culture are often thought of as opposite ends of the nature-nurture spectrum, but here we examine possible interactions. Genetic association studies suggest that variation within the genes of central neurotransmitter systems, particularly the serotonin (5-HTTLPR, MAOA-uVNTR) and opioid (OPRM1 A118G), are associated with individual differences in social sensitivity, which reflects the degree of emotional...
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