This article investigated whether variations in the AVPR1A gene resulted in different mirror self recognition (MSR) behaviors in chimpanzees. This gene has been under examination for quite some time, as it seems to be related to the evolution of complex social behaviors and personality. Males with the DupB+/- gene were more likely to exhibit scratching and agonistic behaviors during the mirror-recognition task, and the authors concluded this is partially explained by the AVPR1A polymorphism. Are we convinced that variations in one gene can result in different behaviors and personality types?
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/gbb.12291
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