Hello everyone, I'd like to share an article that I've used in one of my projects. It's about the connection between the MAOA gene and aggression. If you're interested take a look and let me know what you think!
When you mentioned the MAOA gene it sparked a memory of mine of a TED talk I watched a few years ago and the description of 'Warrior genes'.
You probably came across this neuroscientist when you did your research, but just in case I'd thought I'd share it since it'll be of interest to most readers of this forum.
And this will show the careful balance between genes and the environment.
James Fallon is a neuroscientist by trade and was studying psychopathy, he did a blind test of the general population along with a few brain scans of killers and found that his own neuroanatomy matched up with the neurology of psychopaths (limbic system deficits) he then had genetic testing done and was found to possess these precursors.
The only thing different was the environment in which Fallon grew up, which probably has a lot to do with his becoming a pro-social psychopath.
Anyway, I won't yammer on since he describes it better than I do.
As I say, you probably came across him, but it's interesting stuff.
It's fascinating to see the link between the genes and environment playing a unique part in forming the personality for better or for worse.
This discovery is truly amazing! I've heard of it, but I've never really gone in depth so it will be fascinating to watch this. It seems like we finally have the answer to the nature vs. nurture discussion.
And thank you so much for sharing and explaining (your explanations are really helpful so feel free to "yammer on" as much as you'd like)!
@ViktorijaT No worries, thanks for sharing a great post. It goes to show that aggression and violence are is multi-factor problem and the solution to problems like violence and aggression must in turn...be multi-factored.
This article didn't mention on chromosome number it is found? Or it is found on p-arm and q arm of chromosome? If you know about this knowledge, please let me know.
Very fascinating article. Genetics play important role in one becoming a criminal. But it is not a only factor, environment do play its role, According to Sutherland's theory: Crime is a learned behavior.
@ViktorijaT Thanks. So, it is present on X chromosome. Males have XY chromosome, they have only one X chromosome, that's why males are prone to aggression.
I recently read an article on how MAOA GENE AFFECTS HAPPINESS IN WOMEN.
Scientists at the University of South Florida (USF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute reported that the low-expression form of the gene monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is associated with higher self-reported happiness in women.
This is fantastic thanks for sharing.
When you mentioned the MAOA gene it sparked a memory of mine of a TED talk I watched a few years ago and the description of 'Warrior genes'.
You probably came across this neuroscientist when you did your research, but just in case I'd thought I'd share it since it'll be of interest to most readers of this forum.
And this will show the careful balance between genes and the environment.
James Fallon is a neuroscientist by trade and was studying psychopathy, he did a blind test of the general population along with a few brain scans of killers and found that his own neuroanatomy matched up with the neurology of psychopaths (limbic system deficits) he then had genetic testing done and was found to possess these precursors.
The only thing different was the environment in which Fallon grew up, which probably has a lot to do with his becoming a pro-social psychopath.
Anyway, I won't yammer on since he describes it better than I do.
As I say, you probably came across him, but it's interesting stuff.
It's fascinating to see the link between the genes and environment playing a unique part in forming the personality for better or for worse.
Original Ted talk (duration 7:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2V0vOFexY4
Lecture for mind@science (Duration 1:00:00)
This article didn't mention on chromosome number it is found? Or it is found on p-arm and q arm of chromosome? If you know about this knowledge, please let me know.
Very fascinating article. Genetics play important role in one becoming a criminal. But it is not a only factor, environment do play its role, According to Sutherland's theory: Crime is a learned behavior.
I recently read an article on how MAOA GENE AFFECTS HAPPINESS IN WOMEN.
Scientists at the University of South Florida (USF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute reported that the low-expression form of the gene monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) is associated with higher self-reported happiness in women.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120828135107.htm#:~:text=Scientists%20at%20the%20University%20of,self%2Dreported%20happiness%20in%20women.
It's quite remarkable to see how the MAOA Gene play a role in human aggressive behaviour