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Season of Birth and Dopamine Receptor Gene Associations with Impulsivity, Sensation Seeking and Reproductive Behaviors

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Season of birth (SOB) has been associated with many physiological and psychological traits including novelty seeking and sensation seeking. Similar traits have been associated with genetic polymorphisms in the dopamine system. SOB and dopamine receptor genetic polymorphisms may independently and interactively influence similar behaviors through their common effects on the dopaminergic system. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Based on …

Authors

Eisenberg DTA; Campbell B; MacKillop J; Lum JK; Wilson DS

Journal

PLOS ONE, Vol. 2, No. 11,

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

DOI

10.1371/journal.pone.0001216

ISSN

1932-6203