Researchers have linked violence to childhood maltreatment in combination with one form of the gene controlling the brain protein __________.

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The gene controlling the brain protein MAO has been linked with violent behavior when combined with childhood maltreatment. MAO is an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, which affects mood and behavior. The presence of a specific variant of the MAO gene (MAOA) has been associated with increased aggression in individuals who have experienced childhood maltreatment.

Researchers Have Linked Violence to Childhood Maltreatment in Combination with One