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The forensic use of behavioral genetics in criminal proceedings: Case of the MAOA-L genotype.

International journal of law and psychiatry - 1 Jan 2000

McSwiggan Sally, Elger Bernice, Appelbaum Paul S

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The role of behavioral genetic evidence in excusing and mitigating criminal behavior is unclear. Research has suggested that a low activity genotype of the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAOA-L) may increase the risk for aggressive and antisocial behavior. By examining criminal proceedings in which MAOA-L genotype evidence was introduced, we explored the forensic uses of behavioral genetic science. Westlaw and...

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PMID: 27823806
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2016.09.005
PMCID: PMC5250535

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