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273 | articlestitle == Can This Gene Influence Your Risk of Mood Disorders (COMT)?
273 | articlesmeta_description == The COMT gene breaks down neurotransmitters and is associated with mood disorders. Learn more here!
273 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>The COMT gene encodes a protein that breaks down the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Certain variants have been associated with mood disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorder. Read on to learn where your COMT gene stands!</strong></p>
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273 | articlesauthorname == Carlos Tello
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273 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Carlos received his PhD and MS from the Universidad de Sevilla.</strong></p>    <p>Carlos spent 9 years in the laboratory investigating mineral transport in plants. He then started working as a freelancer, mainly in science writing, editing, and consulting. Carlos is passionate about learning the mechanisms behind biological processes and communicating science to both academic and non-academic audiences. He strongly believes that scientific literacy is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid falling for scams.</p>
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273 | articlesreviewerid == 14
273 | articlesreviewername == Shany Lahan
273 | articlesreviewertitle == MS (Neuroscience)
273 | articlesmedical_reviewerid == 11
273 | articlesmedical_reviewername == Puya Yazdi
273 | articlesmedical_reviewertitle == MD
273 | articlespublish_date == 2020
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273 | articlestagsname == Bipolar Disorder
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35 | articlestitle == How Emotionally Self-Aware Are You? (5HT1A)
35 | articlesmeta_description == The serotonin receptor gene can change the way you feel and understand emotions. Read on to learn how to hack 5HT1A.
35 | articlessummary == <p><strong>The serotonin receptor gene, 5HT1A, can change the way you feel and understand your emotions. Low receptor activity makes it more difficult to regulate stress and increases risky behaviors&mdash;read on to check if you&rsquo;re at risk and see what you can do to improve!</strong></p>
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35 | articlesauthorname == Jasmine Foster
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35 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Jasmine received her BS from McGill University and her BEd from Vancouver Island University.</strong></p>    <p>Jasmine loves helping people understand their brains and bodies, a passion that grew out of her dual background in biology and education. From the chem lab to the classroom, everyone has the right to learn and make informed decisions about their health.</p>
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35 | articlesreviewername == Joe Cohen
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35 | articlesmedical_reviewerid == 11
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35 | articlespublish_date == 2019
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35 | articlestagsname == PTSD
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35 | articlestagsname == Relationship Success
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21 | articlesslug == Boost-Your-Mood-With-OXTR
21 | articlestitle == Protect Yourself Against Stress and Mood Problems with the Oxytocin (OXTR) Gene
21 | articlesmeta_description == Personalized genetics blog article
21 | articlessummary == <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>When it comes to determining your overall mood and sensitivity to stress, one of the most important neurotransmitters is oxytocin. Oxytocin helps regulate many different systems in the brain involved in stress, anxiety, and promoting positive moods. Therefore, learning about your oxytocin-related genes is a key step when it comes to boosting your mood!</strong></p>
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21 | articlesauthorname == Matt Carland
21 | articlesauthortitle == PhD
21 | articlesauthororder == 10
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21 | articlesauthorintro == <p><strong>Matt received his PhD at the Universit&eacute; de Montr&eacute;al in Neuroscience.</strong></p>    <p>Matt holds multiple degrees in psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. He has over a decade of experience in academic research and has published a number of articles in scholarly journals. He currently works as a neuropsychologist in Montreal, where he performs research on the links between personality traits and the development of clinical disorders such as addiction, compulsive gambling, and disordered eating.</p>
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