Do you have the Warrior Gene?

Risk-taking and success may have genetic causes

Genetic studies have shown how human behaviour is influenced by the warrior gene:

Combatant behaviour (especially in provocations and conflicts)
Increased willingness to take risks in private and professional life
Ability to better assess your own chances of success in critical situations

iGENEA Warrior Gene Test
119 EUR
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A Mucus Sample suffices to get a sample of your DNA. Taking the sample is simple and painless and can be done at home. Send the samples with the envelop included in the sampling kit.

Order test kit:

by telephone, e-mail or on the website

Get test kit:

delivery takes a few days

Take samples:

at home, simple and painless

Send in samples:

with the enclosed envelope

Result:

online after approx. 6 - 8 weeks

Only one person in three has the warrior gene

The MAOA-L gene variant, the so-called warrior gene, causes its carriers to be more willing to take risks while simultaneously enabling them to better assess their chances of success in critical situations.

The warrior gene is on the X-chromosome; hence, men inherit it from their mother. Since men have only one X-chromosome, the warrior gene is fully effective if present. In contrast, women have two X-chromosomes, which is why one single warrior gene either has no or less effect. The effect of the warrior gene on women who have it on both X-chromosomes has yet to be established. The warrior gene test is available for men and women.

Studies on the 'warrior gene'

Cary Frydman et al., MAOA-L carriers are better at making optimal financial decisions under risk, Proc. R. Soc. B, (2010)
Rose McDermott et al., Monoamine oxidase A gene (MAOA) predicts behavioral aggression following provocation, Proc. Natl Acad. Sci., (2008)
Beaver et al., MAOA Genotype is Associated with Gang Membership and Weapon Use, Comprehensive Psychiatry, (2009)

Press Reports

People with warrior gene better at risky decisions (05.12.2017, New Scientist)
Girod and Oberbeck have "warrior gene" (28.02.2011, 20 Minuten)
Test clarifies who has the warrior gene (30.12.2010, 20 Minuten)
This genetic test aims to detect the warrior gene (26.12.2010, Die WELT)
One-in-Three Men Have Violence Gene (20.12.2010, ABC News)
Financial whizzkids could carry 'warrior gene' variant (20.12.2010, BioNews)
Bankers with the “Wall Street gene” are more successful (08.12.2010, 20 Minuten)

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