If a person has a genetic predisposition for low levels of monoamine oxidase (MAO), which personality trait are they most likely to exhibit?
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MAO is an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain. Low levels of MAO can lead to higher levels of these neurotransmitters. Show more…
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