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5-HTTLPR and early childhood adversities moderate cognitive and emotional processing in adolescence.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Owens Matthew, Goodyer Ian M, Wilkinson Paul, Bhardwaj Anupam, Abbott Rosemary, Croudace Tim, Dunn Valerie, Jones Peter B, Walsh Nicholas D, Ban Maria, Sahakian Barbara J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) and exposure to early childhood adversities (CA) are independently associated with individual differences in cognitive and emotional processing. Whether these two factors interact to influence cognitive and emotional processing is not known. METHODOLOGY AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We used a sample of 238 adolescents from a...
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