Did Cooper have a DRD4 gene anomaly? Some contend he must have had that mutation. Did the FBI genetic workup on Cooper reveal a DRD4 gene anomaly, and what is the big deal with the DRD4 gene anyway, as some contend it applies to adventure seekers, skydivers, and perhaps to the D.B. Cooper also?
Genes regulate the activity of Neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are those ‘brain chemicals’ that control metabolic functions by flooding our cells with different chemicals. There are two basic kinds of neurotransmitters – Inhibitory and Excitatory. Excitatory neurotransmitters stimulate the brain and Inhibitory neurotransmitters calm the brain and balance mood, and are easily depleted when the excitation neurotransmitters are overactive. Two of these neurotransmitters are Dopamine and Serotonin, among others. The levels of these neurotransmitters influence everything from basic metabolic functions and general personality disposition, to how a person will respond in life situations.
The dopamine receptor D4 is a G protein-coupled receptor encoded by the DRD4 gene. Back in 1996 a study claimed to have found an association between the specific personality trait of ‘novelty seeking’ and ‘polymorphism (mutations)’ in the DRD4 dopamine receptor gene. See: You are not allowed to view links.
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Login. The general statement of this theory goes as follows:
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" If you have a longer than average version of the D4DR dopamine receptor gene, you are more likely to be a thrill seeker, the kind of person who jumps out of airplanes, clambers up frozen waterfalls, or has sex with strangers.
If you have a shorter version of a stretch of DNA that inhibits the serotonin transporter gene on chromosome 17, you are more likely to be neurotic and anxious, the kind of person who can barely function at social gatherings for fear of offending someone or acting like a fool" ( -Steven Pinker (from his book "The Blank Slate")
The issue of Determinism, genetic or otherwise, has been debated for years going clear back to into antiquity where debates about Nature vs. Nurture flourished right up to the present day, often debated by people who haven’t the faintest idea what they are talking about, and really don’t care to know!
There is a media company which calls itself D4DR Media. It's logo takes a position in this debate for some unexplained reason, and reads as follows saying :
“Adventure is in our genes: If you have a mutated D4DR gene, chances are we’ll meet you on one of our sites.
“D4DR is a human gene, located on chromosome 11. It is (so far) one of the only genes proven to be directly linked to a human personality trait. When the D4DR gene is mutated or elongated, studies have shown that the individual may be more interested in danger, excitement and thrill seeking.” In other words: ‘A mutated DRD4 gene IS A GOOD THING! (wink wink!) ? And, it just happens that D4DR Media owns and runs ‘Dropzone.com’ ... and the Dropzone Cooper Thread! (Sangiro/Messo in South Afrika)
A more informed and balanced statement about the 'D4DR/DRD4' gene mutation reads:
The dopamine receptor D4 is a G protein-coupled receptor encoded by the DRD4 gene.[1] As with other dopamine receptor subtypes, the D4 receptor is activated by the neurotransmitter dopamine. It is linked to many neurological and psychiatric diseases including schizophrenia, Parkinsons disease, bipolar disorder, addictive behaviors, and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa etc. It is also a target for drugs which treat schizophrenia and Parkinson disease. The D4 receptor is considered to be D2-like in which the activated receptor inhibits the enzyme adenylate cyclase, thereby reducing the intracellular concentration of the second messenger cyclic AMP.[2] (wiki)
Some D4DR ‘enthusiasts-cultists’ simply bypass the greater truths above and embellish, even associate the DRD4 mutation with being an ‘entry card’ to the throne of a New Master Race, called The “New Economic Order” (NEO), a patently fascist, racist, apartheid advocating class of people who claim they are destined to rule the World with a New Economic Order ... because of their superiority granted by the presence of the mutated D4DR gene! This New Economic Order based on abnormal D4DR morphology would be a master race of seriously "crazy psychotic" people who run the World - much as Adolf Hitler did! For the good of all Mankind! Children would be taught to run wild in lockstep and skydive, before they could read or write, much as they already do in the Cooper Thread on Dropzone.com!
If one subscribes to this D4DR social theory, several things must follow:
(1) D.B. Cooper may have had a mutant form of the DRD4 gene. That may even be required.
(2) Cooper candidates must qualify by having a mutated D4DR gene. That would include Duane Weber, Kenneth Christiansen, and all the rest – all others who lack a mutant form of the D4DR gene, are eliminated.
(3) The superior investigators of the D.B. Cooper case who only tell the Truth, all (must) have the mutated D4DR gene.
(4) The Truth of the Cooper case can only be known by people who have the mutated D4DR gene! All others must be banned from the Cooper Discussion because they can only be telling lies - this would include Galen Cook, Sluggo, Meyer Louie, Georger, ... all of those identified as liars by Robert Blevins and Jo Weber ( we know who they are!)
This theory requires that Kenneth Christian had a mutated D4DR gene!
Do gay men generally have the mutated form of the D4DR gene?
