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Examining the association between the FTO gene and neuroticism reveals indirect effects on subjective well-being and problematic alcohol use.
Scientific reports - 30 Jul 2024
Cai Wenjie, Forsell Yvonne, Lavebratt Catharina, Melas Philippe A
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Associations between the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene and obesity are well-established. However, recent studies have linked FTO to addiction phenotypes and dopaminergic signaling, thus suggesting broader psychiatric implications. We explored this assumption by conducting a phenome-wide association study across 4756 genome-wide association studies, identifying 23-26 psychiatric traits associated with...
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