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All the personal
information that you provide for us will remain confidential. Your
DNA sample will be given a code which will be used during the remainder of
the study. Personal identification data will be recorded only so we
can contact you, if necessary, in the future. This personal
information will be limited to a few select senior personnel and not to
the general research team. It is possible that some information
obtained from these studies will be published in the scientific
literature. If so, your name will not be used.
The purpose of our research
is to better understand the role of genes in behavior and emotion.
We believe that there may be differences in genes that affect levels of
chemicals in the brain and, in turn, behavior and emotion. We will
be studying a gene which may affect how chemical messenger systems in the
brain (called neurotransmitter systems) function. Other genes that
may be involved in behavior and emotion may be studied once they are
identified. However, any additional testing or analysis of genetic
material will be related to the original intent and purpose of our
research -- the connection of genes to behavior and emotion.
Please do not hesitate to contact
us with any questions or concerns that you may have.
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