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Does BDNF genotype influence creative output in bipolar I manic patients?
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Jul 2012
Soeiro-de-Souza Márcio Gerhardt, Post Robert M, de Sousa Mario Lucio, Missio Giovani, do Prado Carolina Martins, Gattaz Wagner F, Moreno Ricardo A, Machado-Vieira Rodrigo
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INTRODUCTION: Creativity is a complex human ability influenced by affective and cognitive components but little is known about its underlying neurobiology. Bipolar Disorder (BD) is highly prevalent among creative individuals. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is the most widely distributed neurotrophic factor, and has been implicated in the pathophysiology of BD. In contrast to the better functioning of...
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