Genotypic Influences on Prefrontally Guided Behavior
If you are participating in the "Adolescent Brain Development" study, we are conducting a related study that you may also find interesting.
In the "Adolescent Brain Development" study, we are interested in seeing how brain development relates to performances on a variety of cognitive tasks. In "Genotypic Influences on Prefrontally Guided Behavior," we are interested in examining how people's genes influence their performance on the tests that participants complete for the "Adolescent Brain Development" study. In order to examine genetic traits, we will need a DNA sample. DNA is like a code that represents who you are and is present in each cell of your body. We will measure participants' DNA by taking blood samples. During the day of the testing, a nurse will draw about 5 tsp. of blood from the participant's arm. In addition, because some people do not like having blood drawn, participants have the option of having a numbing cream applied to their arm prior to the blood draw.
This sample of blood will be stored at the University of Minnesota and identified by an ID number. Participants are paid an additional $20 for participating in the blood draw. Participants do not need to agree to this blood draw in order to participate in the "Adolescent Brain Development" study.
If this study sounds like something you may be interested in, please contact Dustin Wahlstrom for more information regarding participation. Dustin can be reached at our lab (612-624-4054).