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Driven by Dopamine: Genetic Insights into Motivation and Performance in Sports and Esports.

Genes - 28 Jan 2026

Majchrzak Natalia, Humińska-Lisowska Kinga, Leońska-Duniec Agata

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Background/Objectives: The dopaminergic system regulates motivation, executive functions, motor learning, and emotional responses-processes that are key in both sport and esports. Although many studies analyse dopaminergic gene polymorphisms, their impact on psychophysical predispositions remains unclear. This narrative review aims to summarise current knowledge about the mechanisms of dopamine action and genetic...

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PMID: 41751528
DOI: 10.3390/genes17020144
PMCID: PMC12940530

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COMT
DRD1
DRD2
DRD4
DRD5
SLC6A3
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