US EditionGenetic factors behind impulsive choices tied to metabolic and mental health
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Genetic factors behind impulsive choices tied to metabolic and mental health
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting - the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones - shedding new light on how impulsive decision-making relates to both mental and physical health.
Why do some people prefer immediate gratification when others can expect greater benefit? This trend, called delay discounting, affects each to varying degrees, but it is not just a matter of will. Researchers at the University of California in San Diego, in collaboration with 23andMe, published in Molecular Psychiatry a large-scale study that reveals the genetic basis of this decision-making impulsivity. By analyzing the data of more than 134,0…
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scienceabode.comGenetic Study Links Impulsive Decision Making to a Wide Range of Health and Psychiatric Risks
University of California San Diego has identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting -- the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones -- shedding new light on how impulsive decision-making relates to both mental and physical health.
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