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Mol Psychiatry June 2015 PMID 25349169

Genetic background of extreme violent behavior.

J Tiihonen, M-R Rautiainen, H M Ollila, E Repo-Tiihonen, M Virkkunen, A Palotie, O Pietiläinen, K Kristiansson, M Joukamaa, H Lauerma, J Saarela, S Tyni, H Vartiainen, J Paananen, D Goldman

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The collective discussions demonstrate high interest and engagement, with users referencing specific genetic factors like the 'Warrior Gene' and emphasizing the significance of the findings, which influence debates on nature versus nurture in violent behavior, as reflected in phrases like 'genetic links' and 'must read for understanding violence.'

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Most discussions recognize the study's focus on genetic links to violent behavior, supporting its conclusions, though some express caution or skepticism.

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The topic of genetics and violence sparks high curiosity, as indicated by frequent mentions and calls to read the full research.

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Posts include references to specific genes like MAOA and CDH13, and discuss implications, showing deep engagement with the scientific content.

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Multiple users suggest the research is important for understanding violent behaviors and possibly influencing perspectives or policies, though some note its limitations.

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  • The study found that specific genetic factors, like the low-activity MAOA gene and the CDH13 gene, are associated with extreme violent behaviors such as homicide and battery, particularly in Finnish prisoners.
  • These genetic links appear to be specific to violent offenders and are not significantly related to nonviolent crimes, substance abuse, or antisocial personality disorder.
  • The findings suggest that both low monoamine (dopamine) metabolism and neuronal membrane dysfunction may play roles in causing severe violent behavior, potentially accounting for about 5-10% of violent crimes in Finland.]
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@augustollc · X

@vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130. ISSN: 2319-7064 https://t.co/3RxVIPVJJj

Sep 25, 2025 · 140 likes · 5 shares · 32 followers View post →
Gedankenverbrecher
@noComply1984 · X

@LukasCourtial @MT_Neumann Das Austragen des Kindes hinterlässt halt potenziell Jahrhunderte lang Schäden, wenn Genvarianten beteiligt sind, die bei extremen Gewalttätern häufig vorkommen. https://t.co/cynicCVf2k

Oct 15, 2024 · 15 likes · 361 followers View post →
Neuron
@doctor_neuron · X

暴力行為に特異的な遺伝子　 フィリピンの服役囚を調べたところ、暴力犯罪者では、非暴力犯罪者に比べた結果、「MAOA」もしくは「CDH13」の変異が関連している可能性が非常に高いと言う結果に。 ただし、これらの遺伝子変異を持つ人の大半は、犯罪行為とは無関係。 https://t.co/fPy1iIEDzp https://t.co/GpX9jAvEjR

Nov 19, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 1,430 followers View post →
Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

O gene CDH13 está relacionado a comportamentos impulsivos e violentos. Certas variantes desse gene podem aumentar o risco de envolvimento em atividades criminosas violentas https://t.co/vgtZVCP67t.

Feb 16, 2025 · 3 likes · 267 followers View post →
dreadnought
@ArmorRenegadeOP · X

@johnalphonse @DarrenJBeattie Genetic background of extreme violent behavior, Tiihonen & Rautiainen, 2014, Molecular Psychology 20

Jun 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 185 followers View post →
roseintheruin
@roseintheruin · X

Read https://t.co/uxbYw85wfv https://t.co/POEZGDpmrg

Aug 28, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,280 followers View post →

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RT @augustollc: @vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130…

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RT @augustollc: @vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130…

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RT @augustollc: @vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130…

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RT @augustollc: @vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130…

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RT @augustollc: @vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130…

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@augustollc · X

@vezerion1 @NightjarPub @captgouda24 DOI: 10.1126/science.6719119 DOI: 10.1017/S0033291714002098 DOI: 10.1038/mp.2014.130. ISSN: 2319-7064 https://t.co/3RxVIPVJJj

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@nobodyk99781642 @JosefFLindner Nicht nur bei aussereuropäischen Völkern https://t.co/D8AhQbmTDp

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Shiro Ishii Jr
@HirohitoTopGuy · X

O gene CDH13 está relacionado a comportamentos impulsivos e violentos. Certas variantes desse gene podem aumentar o risco de envolvimento em atividades criminosas violentas https://t.co/vgtZVCP67t.

Feb 16, 2025 · 3 likes · 267 followers View post →
Gedankenverbrecher
@noComply1984 · X

@LukasCourtial @MT_Neumann Das Austragen des Kindes hinterlässt halt potenziell Jahrhunderte lang Schäden, wenn Genvarianten beteiligt sind, die bei extremen Gewalttätern häufig vorkommen. https://t.co/cynicCVf2k

Oct 15, 2024 · 15 likes · 361 followers View post →
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RT @doctor_neuron: 暴力行為に特異的な遺伝子　 フィリピンの服役囚を調べたところ、暴力犯罪者では、非暴力犯罪者に比べた結果、「MAOA」もしくは「CDH13」の変異が関連している可能性が非常に高いと言う結果に。 ただし、これらの遺伝子変異を持つ人の大半は、犯罪…

Sep 23, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,079 followers View post →
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@JaegerMeisterHQ · X

@krassenstein Here's an appetizer: a study published in Molecular Psychiatry: Genetic Background of Extreme Violent Behavior. (Where to look for: MAOA, the ''Warrior Gene'', Monoamine oxidase A gene, you're welcome!) https://t.co/sDAwQmxMdR

Nov 17, 2023 · 1,715 followers View post →
roseintheruin
@roseintheruin · X

Read https://t.co/uxbYw85wfv https://t.co/POEZGDpmrg

Aug 28, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,280 followers View post →
FutureCatholicLearning
@JesuitGangOnIG · X

Extreme Violence and sociopathic behaviour among some white men ( e.g. vikings) is genetic. https://t.co/N9CVNDSFMQ Sexual predatory behavior is also genetically passed from father to son. (Finnish study) .

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J. Steven Guerra.
@steveP030 · X

@Kmuegues23 @gabiciddeleon La variante de MAOA cuya absorción de dopamina es demasiado baja –llamada "gen del guerrero"– tiene como consecuencia ... un aumento del comportamiento violento. Tiihonen et al. “Genetic background of extreme violent behavior”, Molecular Psychiatry

Apr 10, 2023 · 45 followers View post →
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@GeneSoc1983 · X

Tiihonen, J., Rautiainen, MR., Ollila, H. et al. (2015). Genetic background of extreme violent behavior.

Dec 2, 2022 · 937 followers View post →
Nikolaos Bountouris
@nikolaosbou · X

@pikikini1301 @8hGw6i0d0ubplDI της έδειξα και δημοσίευση για "genetic background of extreme violent behavior" που ΑΝ ανοιξε και ΑΝ κατάλαβε αναφέρεται σε serial killers. θλίψη μου προκαλούν τα συμπλέγματα. κρίμα.

Jul 7, 2022 · 1 like · 54 followers View post →
dreadnought
@ArmorRenegadeOP · X

@johnalphonse @DarrenJBeattie Genetic background of extreme violent behavior, Tiihonen & Rautiainen, 2014, Molecular Psychology 20

Jun 27, 2022 · 3 likes · 185 followers View post →
NaO
@spikeoutOXY · X

RT @doctor_neuron: 暴力行為に特異的な遺伝子　 フィリピンの服役囚を調べたところ、暴力犯罪者では、非暴力犯罪者に比べた結果、「MAOA」もしくは「CDH13」の変異が関連している可能性が非常に高いと言う結果に。 ただし、これらの遺伝子変異を持つ人の大半は、犯罪…

Nov 19, 2021 · 3 shares · 153 followers View post →
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@yoshi_fusyou · X

RT @doctor_neuron: 暴力行為に特異的な遺伝子　 フィリピンの服役囚を調べたところ、暴力犯罪者では、非暴力犯罪者に比べた結果、「MAOA」もしくは「CDH13」の変異が関連している可能性が非常に高いと言う結果に。 ただし、これらの遺伝子変異を持つ人の大半は、犯罪…

Nov 19, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,170 followers View post →
Neuron
@doctor_neuron · X

暴力行為に特異的な遺伝子　 フィリピンの服役囚を調べたところ、暴力犯罪者では、非暴力犯罪者に比べた結果、「MAOA」もしくは「CDH13」の変異が関連している可能性が非常に高いと言う結果に。 ただし、これらの遺伝子変異を持つ人の大半は、犯罪行為とは無関係。 https://t.co/fPy1iIEDzp https://t.co/GpX9jAvEjR

Nov 19, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 1,430 followers View post →
Patricia Churchland
@patchurchland · X

@SisyphusRedemed Complicated issue, but see https://t.co/7zqb2vP6Uj on "Genetic background of Extreme Violent Behavior" Tiijonen et al.

Jul 10, 2021 · 1 like · 21,271 followers View post →
ephraim zuva
@ephraimzuva · X

@MekeTitus @Lerekozw @mkanya94 @nelsonchamisa Do yourself a favor and read up, especially on 'Genetic Background of Extreme Violent Behavior." You will learn something.

Feb 20, 2021 · 1,813 followers View post →
Lance atman
@LanceHirdler13 · X

Genetic background of extreme violent behavior https://t.co/HUUVtJV6OR

Nov 24, 2019 · 1,163 followers View post →
Gyf
@GyfWarrick · X

@vell237 @eresmuuuutoonto @LaMuGuerrera @Miguel__Lorente @UGR_Igualdad Y en especial los machos; y eso incluye a los seres humanos. Has introducido el concepto de mutación gneética. Te recomiendo el libro de Genetic background of extreme violent behavior” , de Tinone, donde explica como diversas mutaciones pueden derivar en c. violentos

May 16, 2019 · 104 followers View post →