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Neuroticism and polymorphisms in the serotonin transporter gene

199991 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ian J. Deary · University of Glasgow

S. Battersby · University of Edinburgh

MC Whiteman · University of Edinburgh

James Connor · MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine

F. Gerald R. Fowkes · University of Edinburgh

Anthony J. Harmar · University of Edinburgh

Abstract

Reports of an association between two 5-HTT gene polymorphisms and the personality trait of neuroticism are not supported by these results.

Topics & Keywords

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Genetic Associations and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychological Medicine

Volume 29, Issue 3, pp. 735-739

DOI: 10.1017/s0033291798007557

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 2.26

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