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An attempt to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms contributing to possible relationships between personality traits and oxytocin-related genes.
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2014
Haram Marit, Tesli Martin, Dieset Ingrid, Steen Nils Eiel, Røssberg Jan Ivar, Djurovic Srdjan, Andreassen Ole A, Melle Ingrid
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BACKGROUND: The neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin play a central role in social behavior. Trials with intranasal oxytocin have been conducted and many indicate that the hormone facilitates affiliative behavior and trust. Intranasal oxytocin administration is suggested as a treatment option for psychiatric illnesses with altered sociability as a core symptom and the effects may be due to differences in...
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