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'Warrior Gene' Linked to Gang Membership Monday, June 08, 2009 - Ehud Rattner Home >> Headlines >> General Science   
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Boys who carry a particular variation of the gene Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA), sometimes called the "warrior gene," are more likely not only to join gangs but also to be among the most violent members and to use weapons, according to a new study from The Florida State University that is the first to confirm an MAOA link specifically to gangs and guns. Findings apply only to males. Girls with the same variant of the MAOA gene seem resistant to its potentially violent effects on gang membership. (source: fsu.edu)
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