Serotonin Transporter Genetic Variation and the Response of the Human Amygdala

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Summary

Genetically driven variation in the response of brain regions underlying human emotional behavior is demonstrated and differential excitability of the amygdala to emotional stimuli may contribute to the increased fear and anxiety typically associated with the short SLC6A4 allele.

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Published
2002-07-19
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Keywords

Serotonin transporter, Amygdala, Neuroticism, Anxiety, Psychology

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