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Comprehensive genomic analyses associate UGT8 variants with musical ability in a Mongolian population.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Dec 2012
Park Hansoo, Lee Seungbok, Kim Hyun-Jin, Ju Young Seok, Shin Jong-Yeon, Hong Dongwan, von Grotthuss Marcin, Lee Dong-Sung, Park Changho, Kim Jennifer Hayeon, Kim Boram, Yoo Yun Joo, Cho Sung-Il, Sung Joohon, Lee Charles, Kim Jong-Il, Seo Jeong-Sun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Musical abilities such as recognising music and singing performance serve as means for communication and are instruments in sexual selection. Specific regions of the brain have been found to be activated by musical stimuli, but these have rarely been extended to the discovery of genes and molecules associated with musical ability. METHODS: A total of 1008 individuals from 73 families were enrolled and...
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