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IL DESTINO NEL DNA
I geni della felicità

THE GENES OF HAPPINESS

MARIA CLAUDIA FULCHIGNONI1,LUIGI GRECO2

1Clinica Pediatrica dell’Università di Versailles, Francia
2Clinica Pediatrica dell’Università “Federico II”, Napoli

Gennaio 2001 - pagg. 20 -29

Abstract
The genes of happiness are the best candidates for coding dopamine receptors, whereas the genes of sadness are the best candidates for coding serotonin metabolism and re-uptake. In fact, several studies on separately grown homozygous twins demonstrate, in a very convincing manner, the existence of a genetic substratum for character features such as feeling of well-being, extroversion, nervosity, friendliness, curiosity, readiness to live new experiences. All these features depend on genetics for at least 50%.
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DNA epigenetica epigenetics
Classificazione MeSH
Behavioral Genetics
Organic Chemicals Hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons, Cyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic Benzene Derivatives Phenols
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities Behavioral Sciences Genetics, Behavioral Genetic Determinism
Natural Science Disciplines Biological Science Disciplines Biology Genetics Genetics, Behavioral (6)
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Personality (4)
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins Proteins Membrane Proteins Receptors, Cell Surface Receptors, Biogenic Amine Receptors, Catecholamine
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins Proteins Membrane Proteins Receptors, Cell Surface Receptors, Biogenic Amine Receptors, Catecholamine
Organic Chemicals Amines Biogenic Amines Biogenic Monoamines Tryptamines Serotonin (4)
Organic Chemicals Amines Biogenic Amines Biogenic Monoamines Tryptamines Serotonin (4)
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Personality Temperament (3)
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Personality Temperament (3)
Persons Multiple Birth Offspring Twins Twins, Monozygotic (7)
Persons Multiple Birth Offspring Twins Twins, Monozygotic (7)
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Bibliografia
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