Am I a warrior?: The consideration of warrior gene as a mitiating circumstance
Date of Publication
2014
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management
Subject Categories
Commercial Law
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Commercial Law
Thesis Adviser
Darren M. De Jesus
Defense Panel Chair
Edward P. Chico
Defense Panel Member
Hilario S. Caraan
Andre R. De Jesus
Abstract/Summary
Monoamine Oxidase A gene is responsible for the production of monoamine oxidase enzymes that helps in the breakdown of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which affects a person's mood. Studies have shown that having a low-activity form of MAOA gene greatly affects a person's behavior making him more aggressive, thus earning its title of warrior gene.
Warrior gene is present on the X- chromosome, with this, it was said that it puts men at greater risk because of inheriting only one copy of the chromosome. It is believed that inheriting this form of gene together with an adverse environment increase the possibility for violent behaviors. Men with warrior gene are not necessarily aggressive in nature but rather respond more aggressively in certain occasions.
Being a novel topic as it is, the warrior gene gave rise to new heights through raising it as a form of defense under the penal law. Today, it is being examined to help mitigaze crimes in cases wherein the accused carries the said gene to provide equality and justice in the face of the law.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU19305
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
83 leaves : illustrations (some color)
Keywords
Extenuating circumstances--Philippines; Monoamine oxidase
Recommended Citation
Carpio, M. D., & Mercado, J. S. (2014). Am I a warrior?: The consideration of warrior gene as a mitiating circumstance. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/18269