Evidence of a gene × environment interaction between perceived prejudice and MAOA genotype in the prediction of criminal arrests

Joseph A. Schwartz and Kevin M. Beaver

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2011, vol. 39, issue 5, 378-384

Abstract: The current study builds on a large body of research that has revealed that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of antisocial behaviors. While a number of studies have indicated that stressful environments interact with specific genetic polymorphisms to create antisocial phenotypes, studies have not yet examined whether perceived prejudice and specific genetic polymorphisms combine together to predict criminal arrests over the life course.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2011.05.003

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