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Cognitive and emotional processing associated with the Season of Birth and dopamine D4 receptor gene.
Neuropsychologia - 1 Nov 2010
Roussos Panos, Giakoumaki Stella G, Bitsios Panos
Abstract excerpt
The 7-repeats variant of the dopamine D4 receptor (7R) VNTR polymorphism has been associated with higher novelty seeking (NS) and disadvantageous decision making in the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). Season of Birth (SOB) is a significant determinant of NS. SOB and L-DRD4 genetic polymorphism may independently and interactively influence similar behaviors through their common effects on the dopaminergic system. Two...
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