Did Hitler have PTSD genes?

First let us identify some of the genes involved. From the Wiki.

Many genes impact the limbic-frontal neurocircuitry as a result of its complexity. The main effect of the D2A1 allele of the dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) gene has a strong association with the diagnosis of PTSD. The D2A1 allele has also shown a significant association to PTSD in those having engaged in harmful drinking. In addition, a polymorphism in the dopamine transporter SLC6A3 gene has a significant association with chronic PTSD.

With regards to alcohol - it may not be a promoter but a symptom of stronger effects. Alcohol consumtion releases endorphins (the body's heroin).

Now about Hitler's genes. National Library of Medicine - Hypothesizing Molecular Genetics of the Holocaust: Were Dopaminergic Genes Involved or Brain Washing?

Numerous studies indicated that the prevalence of certain alleles of the dopamine D2 receptor gene (DRD2) vary across different ethnic groups. Under adverse environmental conditions, these alleles can increase the risk of developing psychiatric symptoms. Thus, we hypothesized that the prevalence of the DRD2 gene Taq IA allele may serve to explain the horrific behaviours practiced by the Nazi regime. Hitler’s ‘Brain Washing’ methods goaded his followers to carry out genocide at a time when carriers of the DRD2TaqIA allele (the so called ‘aggressive--genotype’) were significantly higher among the Aryan Germans compared to resident German Jews. It would be of interest, to genotype the Jewish Holocaust survivors, to determine whether those with the Taq AI allele survived in greater numbers. The hypothesis being that, greater survival may result in enhanced frequency of not only the DRD2AI allele but other reward gene polymorphisms among survivors. Understanding the molecular genetics of any population in terms of reward dependence and subsequent behaviours will be most beneficial in future human interaction whether negative (war) or positive (peace) in nature.

So nothing directly about Hitler's genes. Just his accomplices. There is no doubt he had PTSD. You can tell from the anger. He was not at peace.

To bring world peace, don't put people with active PTSD (like Stalin, Hitler, their accomplices) in positions of power. The Role of PTSD in History.











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