QC FYI: Do You Have The Slutty Gene?

Do you like one-night stands? How about infidelity, horror movies, alcoholism, gambling, and voting for liberals? Then congratulations! You may have DRD4, a gene that scientists say is linked to thrill seeking and an inclination towards new social situations.
A group of scientists recently took DNA samples and sexual histories from 171 young adults and found that those with the DRD4 gene variant were twice as likely to have a history of one-night stands than those without it.
Study researcher Justin Garcia said, “The motivation seems to stem from a system of pleasure and reward, which is where the release of dopamine comes in. In cases of uncommitted sex, the risks are high, the rewards substantial and the motivation variable—all elements that ensure a dopamine ‘rush.'”
Garcia added that having the gene doesn’t give you a free pass on being a complete buttslut who likes rum, poker, and Saw movies. Sure the gene may indicate a higher likelihood of thrill seeking, but he calls the gene “associative” meaning that personal responsibility and the effect of other genes and social factors still play a factor in whether or not you cheat on your boyfriend. You could just be a horrible person… or an awesome lay who know better than to waste it on just one person.