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BY PRITPAL KAUR
KLEAR middot JANUARY
18 2015
Personality is
it influenced
by your genes
Beatrix
Potter
English
author
illustrator
natural
scientist
and
conservationist
ldquoI hold
that a
strongly
marked
personality
can
influence
descendants
for
generationsrdquo
Beatrix
Potter
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or the
environment
you have
grown in
After studying
personality
over the past
decade
scientists have
recognized
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor (BDNF)
as a major
contributor
However
recent
research has
investigated
the effect of
the season of
birth
BDNF
(Genetics)
BDNF is a
protein
involved in the
survival of
nerve cells via
supporting
growth
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Figure 1 BNDF serum
levels- the lower the
level the higher the
neuroticism (Montag
2014)
maintenance
and
maturation
(differentiation)
It is found
active in
synapses of
nerve cells is
crucial in
learning and
creating new
memories
ProteinProtein
LevelsLevels
Various studies
have found
BDNF protein
levels
associated
with anxiety-
related
personality
traits and
disorders Low
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levels in blood
serum have
been linked to
depression
obsessive
behaviour
(neuroticism)
and excessive
worrying
pessimism and
shyness (harm
avoidance)
[Figure 1]
However low
blood plasma
levels have
mostly been
identified in
conscientiousness
extravert and
low harm
avoidance
personalities
GeneGene
MutationsMutations
The BDNF
gene itself on
chromosome
11 (11p13)
has also been
investigated
Mutations or
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alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
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(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
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greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
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Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
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NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
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Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
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personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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BY PRITPAL KAUR
KLEAR middot JANUARY
18 2015
Personality is
it influenced
by your genes
Beatrix
Potter
English
author
illustrator
natural
scientist
and
conservationist
ldquoI hold
that a
strongly
marked
personality
can
influence
descendants
for
generationsrdquo
Beatrix
Potter
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or the
environment
you have
grown in
After studying
personality
over the past
decade
scientists have
recognized
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor (BDNF)
as a major
contributor
However
recent
research has
investigated
the effect of
the season of
birth
BDNF
(Genetics)
BDNF is a
protein
involved in the
survival of
nerve cells via
supporting
growth
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Figure 1 BNDF serum
levels- the lower the
level the higher the
neuroticism (Montag
2014)
maintenance
and
maturation
(differentiation)
It is found
active in
synapses of
nerve cells is
crucial in
learning and
creating new
memories
ProteinProtein
LevelsLevels
Various studies
have found
BDNF protein
levels
associated
with anxiety-
related
personality
traits and
disorders Low
Naomi Jones (RSS)
Mel Green (RSS)
Sam T Grainger (RSS)
Pritpal Kaur Klear (RSS)
Stephanie Rankin (RSS)
Beckie Joseph (RSS)
sadia ahmed (RSS)
Bethany Small (RSS)
Tracy Brighten (RSS)
Science Nutshell (RSS)
Sophie Robinson (RSS)
Max Sanderson (RSS)
Mirella Orsi (RSS)
Indira Memet (RSS)
Rachael Tierney (RSS)
Joanne Euden (RSS)
Rachael Huntly (RSS)
Denitsa Tarnovska (RSS)
Russell Etherington (RSS)
Lynne Prior (RSS)
Sam Mason (RSS)
Sikemi Alli (RSS)
Marta Lanseros (RSS)
Samuel Lethbridge (RSS)
Laura Piercy (RSS)
Kate Williams (RSS)
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Scott Clarke (RSS)
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Berry marine biology medicine Microbiology
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levels in blood
serum have
been linked to
depression
obsessive
behaviour
(neuroticism)
and excessive
worrying
pessimism and
shyness (harm
avoidance)
[Figure 1]
However low
blood plasma
levels have
mostly been
identified in
conscientiousness
extravert and
low harm
avoidance
personalities
GeneGene
MutationsMutations
The BDNF
gene itself on
chromosome
11 (11p13)
has also been
investigated
Mutations or
ALL WRITERS
Select Author
Log in
About
Join Science Nutshell
Adding Articles
neuroscience Obesity palaeontology
Paul Hattle Phoebe Carter
Physics psychology Researchscience virus Vruti Patel Zoology
LATEST POSTS
BIOLOGY ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
RESEARCH
Rare white orca observed off Russiancoast
CHEMISTRY MEDICINE PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH
Breath-Based Illicit Drug Detection
BIOLOGY ECOLOGY EVOLUTION
RESEARCH
Penguins have lost 3 of the basicsenses of taste
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 6 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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Biology DNA
Environment
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or the
environment
you have
grown in
After studying
personality
over the past
decade
scientists have
recognized
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor (BDNF)
as a major
contributor
However
recent
research has
investigated
the effect of
the season of
birth
BDNF
(Genetics)
BDNF is a
protein
involved in the
survival of
nerve cells via
supporting
growth
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31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 4 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Figure 1 BNDF serum
levels- the lower the
level the higher the
neuroticism (Montag
2014)
maintenance
and
maturation
(differentiation)
It is found
active in
synapses of
nerve cells is
crucial in
learning and
creating new
memories
ProteinProtein
LevelsLevels
Various studies
have found
BDNF protein
levels
associated
with anxiety-
related
personality
traits and
disorders Low
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Page 5 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
levels in blood
serum have
been linked to
depression
obsessive
behaviour
(neuroticism)
and excessive
worrying
pessimism and
shyness (harm
avoidance)
[Figure 1]
However low
blood plasma
levels have
mostly been
identified in
conscientiousness
extravert and
low harm
avoidance
personalities
GeneGene
MutationsMutations
The BDNF
gene itself on
chromosome
11 (11p13)
has also been
investigated
Mutations or
ALL WRITERS
Select Author
Log in
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alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 7 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 8 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Tags BDNF
Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
685 total
views
9 views
today
Share
13 Shares
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Pritpal Kaur Klear
A enthusiastic Biological and Forensic Sciences
graduate with an interest in scientific writing-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 16 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
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OCT
2014
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2014
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a
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Figure 1 BNDF serum
levels- the lower the
level the higher the
neuroticism (Montag
2014)
maintenance
and
maturation
(differentiation)
It is found
active in
synapses of
nerve cells is
crucial in
learning and
creating new
memories
ProteinProtein
LevelsLevels
Various studies
have found
BDNF protein
levels
associated
with anxiety-
related
personality
traits and
disorders Low
Naomi Jones (RSS)
Mel Green (RSS)
Sam T Grainger (RSS)
Pritpal Kaur Klear (RSS)
Stephanie Rankin (RSS)
Beckie Joseph (RSS)
sadia ahmed (RSS)
Bethany Small (RSS)
Tracy Brighten (RSS)
Science Nutshell (RSS)
Sophie Robinson (RSS)
Max Sanderson (RSS)
Mirella Orsi (RSS)
Indira Memet (RSS)
Rachael Tierney (RSS)
Joanne Euden (RSS)
Rachael Huntly (RSS)
Denitsa Tarnovska (RSS)
Russell Etherington (RSS)
Lynne Prior (RSS)
Sam Mason (RSS)
Sikemi Alli (RSS)
Marta Lanseros (RSS)
Samuel Lethbridge (RSS)
Laura Piercy (RSS)
Kate Williams (RSS)
Ebele Usifo (RSS)
Jessica Hanney (RSS)
George Thomas (RSS)
jerrymulliganeircomnet (RSS)
Emma Bird (RSS)
Luke Spindler (RSS)
Louise Keane (RSS)
Gavin Metcalf (RSS)
Lisa Hoang (RSS)
Lef Apostolakis (RSS)
Ewa Soltysinska (RSS)
Scott Clarke (RSS)
Rare white orca observed off Russian coast - Photo credit Far East Russia Orca Project Researchers from the Far Eowly2VJAu8
Science Nutshell
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ScienceNutshell sciencenutshell
Breath-Based Illicit Drug Detection - Urine-based drug testing may soon be a thing of the past as scientists deveowly2VHPYY
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14h
17h
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POPULAR TOPICS
Amber Bullingham Animal Behaviour antibiotics
Astronomy Astrophysics bacteria
Biology Brain Cancer CarloBradac Christian Matheou ClimateChange conservation Diet disease DNA
Drugs Environment ESA Evolutionextinction fossil fossils genetics Geology global
warming Health infection Kira Coley Madeleine
Berry marine biology medicine Microbiology
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Page 5 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
levels in blood
serum have
been linked to
depression
obsessive
behaviour
(neuroticism)
and excessive
worrying
pessimism and
shyness (harm
avoidance)
[Figure 1]
However low
blood plasma
levels have
mostly been
identified in
conscientiousness
extravert and
low harm
avoidance
personalities
GeneGene
MutationsMutations
The BDNF
gene itself on
chromosome
11 (11p13)
has also been
investigated
Mutations or
ALL WRITERS
Select Author
Log in
About
Join Science Nutshell
Adding Articles
neuroscience Obesity palaeontology
Paul Hattle Phoebe Carter
Physics psychology Researchscience virus Vruti Patel Zoology
LATEST POSTS
BIOLOGY ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT
RESEARCH
Rare white orca observed off Russiancoast
CHEMISTRY MEDICINE PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH
Breath-Based Illicit Drug Detection
BIOLOGY ECOLOGY EVOLUTION
RESEARCH
Penguins have lost 3 of the basicsenses of taste
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 6 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 7 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 8 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
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Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
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seasons
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levels in blood
serum have
been linked to
depression
obsessive
behaviour
(neuroticism)
and excessive
worrying
pessimism and
shyness (harm
avoidance)
[Figure 1]
However low
blood plasma
levels have
mostly been
identified in
conscientiousness
extravert and
low harm
avoidance
personalities
GeneGene
MutationsMutations
The BDNF
gene itself on
chromosome
11 (11p13)
has also been
investigated
Mutations or
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31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 6 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 7 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 8 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Tags BDNF
Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
685 total
views
9 views
today
Share
13 Shares
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A enthusiastic Biological and Forensic Sciences
graduate with an interest in scientific writing-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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DEC
2014
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g
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pi
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2014
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ol
a
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alleles
affecting the
protein
makeup are
believed to
influence
certain traits
Val66Met This
polymorphism
(the
replacement
of the proteins
amino acid
Valine with
Methionine)
disrupts the
cellrsquos BDNF
secretion
decreasing
levels in blood
It is also linked
to grey matter
deficiencies of
the
hippocampus
and prefrontal
cortex brain
regions
involved in
interpreting
meanings of
social
situations
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 7 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 8 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Tags BDNF
Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
685 total
views
9 views
today
Share
13 Shares
Problem SolvingInstructor led training material for problem solving workshops
Pritpal Kaur Klear
A enthusiastic Biological and Forensic Sciences
graduate with an interest in scientific writing-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 16 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
YOU MAYALSO LIKE
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DEC
2014
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rs
t
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uc
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l
te
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g
ht
fo
r
N
A
S
Arsquo
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ac
ec
ra
ft
1
OCT
2014
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pi
g
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n
et
ic
Si
g
n
at
ur
e
of
St
re
ss
-
re
la
te
d
Ill
n
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ss
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s
1
DEC
2014
Pr
o
m
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n
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d
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o
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g
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n
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ol
a
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fMRI scans
reveal
individuals
who carry the
allele show
increased right
amygdala
activity whilst
viewing
(un)pleasant
images (Figure
2) suggesting
carriers may
have stronger
responses to
emotional
stimuli
Figure 2 fMRI scans
of Val66Met carriers
(A) vs non-carriers (B)
when processing
images (Montag et al
2008)
GenderGender
Differences
between
BDNF
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 8 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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Environment
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seasons
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expression in
males and
females are
thought to also
affect traits
Animal
experiments
found only
female BDNF
gene
knockouts (no
expression)
displayed
increased
depression
Season of
Birth (SOB)
[Environment]
The season
that you were
born is
considered to
affect anxiety
novelty
seeking
(excitability
impulsiveness
quick loss of
temper)
hyperthymic
personality
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 9 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
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(high novelty
seeking low
harm
avoidance)
and
depression
A study of 400
Hungarian
students found
more summer
babies were
hyperthymic
(extreme
positivity with
mood swings)
autumn babies
had reduced
rates of
depression
and winter
babies were
less likely to be
irritable
SpringSummerSpringSummer
Evidence
implies those
born in
springsummer
are more likely
to have lower
harm
avoidance and
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 10 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Tags BDNF
Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
685 total
views
9 views
today
Share
13 Shares
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Pritpal Kaur Klear
A enthusiastic Biological and Forensic Sciences
graduate with an interest in scientific writing-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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YOU MAYALSO LIKE
6
DEC
2014
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rs
t
s
uc
ce
ss
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l
te
st
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g
ht
fo
r
N
A
S
Arsquo
s
O
ri
o
n
s
p
ac
ec
ra
ft
1
OCT
2014
E
pi
g
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n
et
ic
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g
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ur
e
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St
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ss
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o
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isi
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a
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greater
novelty
seeking traits
A potential
reason may be
due to
pregnancy
micronutrients
important for
brain and
nervous
system
development
(plus BDNF)
are enriched
during the first
trimester
(summer) of
spring babies
Moreover
serum BDNF
tends to be
higher
Nevertheless
other studies
suggest SOB
interacts more
strongly with
neurotransmitters
such as
dopamine-
read more
herehellip
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 11 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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Conclusion
Personality is
a mixture of
your genes
and
environment
40 of
identical twins
are estimated
to share
personalities
Nonetheless
personality is
incredibly
complex
rather than
relying solely
on BDNF
Lesser-known
studies have
failed to find
the seemingly
strong link
between
Val66Met
BDNF serum
levels and
personality
Thus other
contributors have
yet to
be discovered
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 12 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
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Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
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NOTE
neuroticism
appears
negative but
many
neurotics are
organised
goal-
orientated and
reflective
Read herehellip
References
Cover photo
from httpspsychointuitionwordpresscom20141126personality-
101
Genetics
Home
Reference
(2015) BDNFBDNF
genegene [online]
Available at
httpghrnlmnihgovgeneBDNF
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Kazantseva
A Gaysina D
Kutlumbetova
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 13 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
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Y
Kanzafarova
R Malykh S
Lobaskova M
and
Khusnutdinova
E (2015)
Brain derived
neurotrophic
factor gene
(BDNF) and
personality
traits The
modifying
effect of
season of
birth and sex
Progress in
Neuro-
Psychopharmacology
and Biological
Psychiatry 56
pp58-65
Iflscience
(2014) WhatWhat
Your Date OfYour Date Of
Birth SaysBirth Says
About YourAbout Your
PersonalityPersonality
[online]
Available at
httpwwwiflsciencecombraindoes-
season-birth-
affect-
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 14 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
Page 15 of 27httpwwwsciencenutshellcompersonality-makes
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Biology DNA
Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
685 total
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personality
[Accessed 18
Jan 2015]
Montag C
(2014) The
Brain Derived
Neurotrophic
Factor and
Personality
Advances in
Biology 2014
pp1-15
Montag C
Reuter M
Newport B
Elger C and
Weber B
(2008) The
BDNF
Val66Met
polymorphism
affects
amygdala
activity in
response to
emotional
stimuli
Evidence from
a genetic
imaging study
NeuroImage
42(4)
pp1554-1559
31015 138 AMPersonality What Makes You lsquoYoursquo - Science Nutshell
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Environment
genetics
neuroscience
personality
seasons
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graduate with an interest in scientific writing-
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genetics
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personality
seasons
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