Study Links Gene Variant in Men to Marital Discord

[my_0.02]

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Men are more likely to be devoted and loyal husbands when they lack a particular variant of a gene that influences brain activity, researchers announced yesterday – the first time that science has shown a direct link between a man’s genes and his aptitude for monogamy.

[washingtonpost.com</a> Tuesday, September 2, 2008; Page A02](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/01/AR2008090102087.html]washingtonpost.com”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/01/AR2008090102087.html)</p>

<p>Wow.</p>

[CBBBlinker]

<p>Good grief! What’s next – arranged marriages based on gene variants? After 22 years of marriage, I guess I’d rather not know about H’s genes!</p>

[BCEagle91]

<p>OKay, John Edwards has an excuse now.</p>

<p>On a more serious note, one can always choose the proper path even though it is harder based on genetic predisposition.</p>

[razorsharp]

<p>Men are at fault for just about eveything. So what else is new?</p>

[WashDad]

<p>The story online clipped the last paragraph, which I found at the NEJM:</p>

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De Vries adds that current research also suggests that this same gene may be involved with outdoor cooking, fishing, and watching NASCAR races. More study will be needed, right after deer season closes.

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[Booklady]

<p><em>snort</em> :)</p>

[CBBBlinker]

<p>Too funny, WashDad!</p>