Showing posts with label gang gene. Show all posts
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Monday, June 8, 2009

‘Warrior Gene’ linked to joining gangs and using weapons

Boys who carry a variation of the gene Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), AKA the “warrior gene,” are more likely to join gangs, to be among the most violent members and to use weapons, according to a new study from Florida State University. More here.