Journal article
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