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BBC News
By Melissa Hogenboom
Science reporter, BBC News
A genetic analysis of almost 900 offenders in Finland has revealed two genes associated with violent crime.
Those with the genes were 13 times more likely to have a history of repeated violent behaviour.
The authors of the study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, external, said at least 5-10% of all violent crime in Finland could be attributed to individuals with these genotypes.
But they stressed the genes could not be used to screen criminals.
Many more genes may be involved in violent behaviour and environmental factors are also known to have a fundamental role.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29760212
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The science of genetic criminology is in its infancy. Many want to smother the infant in its crib. I am confident that as time goes on more crime genes will be discovered.
Two genes linked with violent crime, 28 October 2014
By Melissa Hogenboom
Science reporter, BBC News
A genetic analysis of almost 900 offenders in Finland has revealed two genes associated with violent crime.
Those with the genes were 13 times more likely to have a history of repeated violent behaviour.
The authors of the study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, external, said at least 5-10% of all violent crime in Finland could be attributed to individuals with these genotypes.
But they stressed the genes could not be used to screen criminals.
Many more genes may be involved in violent behaviour and environmental factors are also known to have a fundamental role.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29760212
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The science of genetic criminology is in its infancy. Many want to smother the infant in its crib. I am confident that as time goes on more crime genes will be discovered.

