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Serotonin receptor 2A gene moderates the effect of childhood maternal nurturance on adulthood social attachment.
Genes, brain, and behavior - 1 Oct 2011
Salo J, Jokela M, Lehtimäki T, Keltikangas-Järvinen L
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The ability to form and maintain attachment relations with other people is crucial for mental health and well-being. The origins of attachment behaviors are often assumed to be in early experiences with other people, especially with primary caregivers. Preliminary evidence suggests that serotonergic system may be involved in attachment behaviors. We examined whether the T102C variant of the serotonin receptor 2A...
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