Your genes may be the architect of your inner wanderer...
Your genes may be the reason why you cannot say "Stop" to your inner traveler. People with Wanderlust, also known as the "Wanderlust Gene", have a passion for traveling and exploring. According to experts, this gene, which reveals the traveler in you, calls you to innovations.
Üsküdar University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said that traveling and new discoveries are of great importance for people carrying the Wanderlust Gene, also known as the "Wanderlust Gene".
Stating that the scientific name of the Wanderlust gene is DRD4-7R, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said, "The gene that synthesizes the molecule that enables cells to recognize the new dopamine molecule and the cell to be affected by dopamine. In short, it is the fourth of 5 different dopamine receptor genes."
Individuals carrying this gene are more likely to take risks
Stating that there are two important main systems in our brain that determine our mood and reward ourselves, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said, "These are serotonergic and dopaminergic systems. In cases such as addiction and reward, the dopaminergic system seems to be a little more active. Individuals carrying this gene are a little more insensitive to dopamine, so features such as seeking new excitement, seeking new flavors, taking risks are more common in carriers of this gene. Clinically, they can cause conditions such as attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, alcohol and gambling addiction."
Found in those who love innovation and are curious
Stating that the Wanderlust gene is not only found in those who love to travel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said, "Features such as novelty, getting to know new people and curiosity are more common in individuals carrying this gene. While traveling is at the forefront for some of these individuals, eating at the destination, meeting new people can be more prominent for others."
Stating that traveling a lot may be related to happiness, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said, "Because this feature triggers the reward mechanism of our brain and we are happy when we reward ourselves. In fact, we give what our cells want from us; new excitement, seeing new places, tasting new flavors, seeking novelty. From time to time, we become unhappy when we cannot fulfill these desires. The equation is actually simple, as long as we are aware of it. The realization of the short-term targeted activity activates the reward mechanism in the individual and provides a momentary happiness."
Wanderlust has no age!
Emphasizing that the Wanderlust Gene has no age and gender, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan stated that it is affected by the experiences gained. Stating that this gene can change form according to age and situation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said, "While extreme places are more prominent at a young age, calmer places may come to the fore when you get older, or while taking more financial risks when you are young, the shape of the risk taken when you get older may change. A difference with gender has not been observed until today."
Carriers of this gene are 20% in the world
Stating that according to the researches, the Wanderlust gene is found at a much higher rate in migratory tribes compared to those living in a settled order, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Korkut Ulucan said that a rate of -20% is pronounced today. Ulucan said, "Individuals who love traveling more, take more risks and are very curious are expected to have at least one copy of this gene, but there is also information that it is responsible for some clinical conditions. The percentage of this gene was found to be higher in migratory tribes than in sedentary ones."