The genetics of sports behaviour : the role of the DRD4 gene in sensation seeking in skiers

Previous research has shown a large genetic influence over personality traits, especially sensation seeking. One gene thought to influence this behavioural trait is the dopamine-4-receptor gene (DRD4), in which variants have been associated with sensation seeking and novelty seeking in some, but no...

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Main Author: Thomson, Cynthia J
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/1554