Molecular genetic associations between a prominent serotonin transporter gene polymorphism (5 ‐HTTLPR/rs25531) and individual differences in tendencies toward autistic traits and generalized internet use disorder in China and Germany
ConclusionsOur findings suggest carriers of low expressing alleles (S, LG) are more likely to show higher autistic traits in both Chinese and German samples. Furthermore, the present work shows that both 5-HTTLPR/rs25531 and cultural differences might be of relevance to understand associations between autistic traits and IUD tendencies, but this needs to be further backed up.
Source: Brain and Behavior - Category: Neurology Authors: YingYing Zhang,
Shuxia Yao,
Helena Schmitt,
Benjamin Becker,
Keith M. Kendrick,
Christian Montag Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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