MAOA and Aggression: A Gene-Environment Interaction in Two Populations

摘要: Political scientists tend to focus on environmental triggers as the primary precipitating cause for political violence. However, little has been done explain why certain individuals faced with pressures resort violence, while others confronting same situationseek outdiplomatic andpeaceful resolutionstoconflict. Here, using two independent samples, we explore interaction between genetic disposition and violent early life events their influence engaging in physical We find that low-activity form of monoamine oxidase-A, who are exposed violence youth have a greater likelihood aggression later adulthood. Our findings hold important implications value intervention communities besieged by order reduce intergenerational transfer its propensity.