MAOA gene
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, MAOA gene has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
Monoamine oxidase A, also known as MAO-A, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the MAOA gene. This gene is one of two neighboring gene family members that encode mitochondrial enzymes which catalyze the oxidative deamination of amines, such as norepinephrine, serotonin and tyramine. A mutation of this gene results in Brunner syndrome. This gene has also been associated with a variety of other psychiatric disorders, including antisocial behavior. Alternatively spliced transcript variants enc
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard |
| Field | Genetics, Neuroscience |
Who talks about MAOA gene on podcasts?
MAOA gene came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
What is MAOA gene mentioned alongside?
MAOA gene is most often mentioned alongside JK Simmons, Nicholas Cage and Justin's.
Mentioned together: JK Simmons, Nicholas Cage, Justin's, Ellen Pompeo, Monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), Silence of the Lambs, Empire State Building, Edward Albee, Nordic Naturals, Lane Norton