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MAOA-uVNTR genotype predicts interindividual differences in experimental aggressiveness as a function of the degree of provocation.
Behavioural brain research - 15 Jun 2013
Kuepper Yvonne, Grant Phillip, Wielpuetz Catrin, Hennig Juergen
Abstract excerpt
The MAOA-uVNTR has been suggested to play a role regarding aggression, however, results are inconsistent. We aimed at further elucidating potential effects of the MAOA-uVNTR on aggressiveness with respect to potential modulators: sex, experimental vs. trait aggressiveness and type of aggressiveness (proactive vs. reactive aggressiveness). We tested 239 healthy young adults (88 men/151 women). Participants were...
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