Unravelling the interaction between the DRD2 and DRD4 genes, personality traits and concussion risk

BackgroundConcussion occurs when biomechanical forces transmitted to the head result in neurological deficits. Personality may affect the balance between safe and dangerous play potentially influencing concussion risk. Dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) and dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) genetic polymorphisms...

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Main Authors: Shameemah Abrahams, Sarah McFie, Miguel Lacerda, Jason Suter, Alison V September, Michael Posthumus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-10-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000465.full