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Serotonin transporter gene moderates associations between mood, memory and hippocampal volume.
Behavioural brain research - 1 Apr 2013
Price Jenessa S, Strong Judith, Eliassen James, McQueeny Tim, Miller Megan, Padula Claudia B, Shear Paula, Lisdahl Krista
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BACKGROUND: The short (S) allele of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR) is associated with reduced serotonin turnover compared to the long (L) allele in Caucasians. Few studies have examined its impact on memory and brain structure in healthy young adults. METHODS: Participants included 51 healthy young adults (25 female; ages 18-25). Multiple regressions examined the independent contribution of 5-HTTLPR...
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