The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene has attracted strong neuroscientific interest
due to its implication in dopaminergic neurotransmission. One of its most widely studied …

The molecular genetic research on panic disorder (PD) has grown tremendously in the past
decade. Although the data from twin and family studies suggest an involvement of genetic …

Recent studies have demonstrated that genetic influences on cognitive ability and academic
achievement are larger for children raised in higher socioeconomic status (SES) homes …

The brain is the organ of thought. The word thought is defined as the act of thinking about or
considering something: an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject. It …

Background Risk for alcoholism may be enhanced by exposure to early‐life adversity (ELA)
in persons with genetic vulnerabilities. We examined ELA in the presence of a common …

The evidence for associations between genetic polymorphisms and complex behavioral/
psychological phenotypes (traits) has thus far been weak and inconsistent. Using the well …

Objective Exposure to stress during critical periods of development can diminish stress
reactivity by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis. Genetic characteristics may …

Cigarette smoking is the main preventable cause of death in developed countries, and the
development of more effective treatments is necessary. Cumulating evidence suggests that …

Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) is a promising target for modulation of cognitive
functions and dysfunctions. COMT dominates the regulation of dopamine metabolism in the …

The present study systematically investigated if genetic variations in the DRD2 and COMT
interacted with parenting style to predict individual differences in creativity. In a sample of …