Male Pair-Bonding AVPR1A Test
$180
Are you more likely to be unfaithful, because of your genes?
Find out if you have the “male pair-bonding” variant of the vasopressin receptor gene.
- Detects the RS3 334 variant of the AVPR1A gene
- Men with this variant are less likely to form strong bonds with their partners
- They are also more likely to experience marital crisis or divorce
- These variants do not influence behavior in women
DESCRIPTION
The “male pair-bonding” gene is a genetic variant of the AVPR1A gene. The AVPR1A gene encodes the arginine vasopressin receptor 1A, which binds vasopressin and transmits the signal into the cells.
Vasopressin is a hormone or “chemical messenger” that promotes water retention in the kidneys and increases blood pressure. Most of these effects take place when vasopressin is released into the blood stream.
Vasopressin can also be released directly into the brain and influence social and sexual behavior (such as infidelity). In people with the “male pair-bonding” version of the gene this signal transmission is disrupted.
Men with the RS3 334 allele are less likely to form a strong bond with their partners and are more likely to experience marital crisis or divorce. They are less likely to get married and more likely to cohabitate, than people without the RS3 334 allele. Spouses of men with the RS3 334 allele report feeling less affection and consensus in the marriage.
There is no evidence that this variant influences sexual behavior in females. However, there are different AVPR1A variations associated with an increased likelihood of infidelity in females. These variants are detected in the Female Infidelity Gene AVPR1A Test.
THE GENETICS
The AVPR1A gene is located on chromosome 12. We inherit two copies of the gene – one from each parent. A simple DNA test can be done to find out which forms of AVPR1A a person has inherited.
Variants Tested
There are three different AVPR1A variants (RS1, RS3 and GT25) that arise due to short tandem repeats (STRs) in the regulatory region, which controls AVPR1A protein levels.
A specific version of RS3, known as the RS3 334 allele, is associated with diminished pair-boding in males. The AVPR1A STR test determines the length of the RS3 repeat region, to find out whether a person has the RS3 334 infidelity variant.
DISCOVER MORE
Other changes in the AVPR1A gene are also associated with:
- Autism
- Altruistic behavior
- Addictive behavior
- Eating disorders
- Social behavior such as sibling interactions
FEE SCHEDULE FOR YEAR 2020
1 child, 1 alleged father
$99
$230
1 mother, 1 child, 1 alleged father
$139
$255
2 children, 1 alleged father
$164
$325
1 mother, 2 children, 1 alleged father
$210
$350
3 children, 1 alleged father
$249
$420
1 mother, 3 children, 1 alleged father
$295
$445
4 children, 1 alleged father
$334
$515
1 mother, 4 children, 1 alleged father
$380
$540
5 children, 1 alleged father
$419
$610
1 mother, 1 child, 2 alleged fathers
$210
$350
6 children, 1 alleged father
$504
$705
1 child, 2 alleged fathers
$164
$325
For legal testing, a specimen collection and witnessing charge of $50 will apply for each individual whose sample is collected at one of our locations in the US, and $100 for each individual whose sample is collected overseas. A $25 charge will apply if individuals in the same case are collected at different locations.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Order test kit online
Step 2: Collect DNA sample using a painless mouth swab, and mail to the lab in the provided return envelope
Step 3: Receive your results online
DESCRIPTION
The “male pair-bonding” gene is a genetic variant of the AVPR1A gene. The AVPR1A gene encodes the arginine vasopressin receptor 1A, which binds vasopressin and transmits the signal into the cells.
Vasopressin is a hormone or “chemical messenger” that promotes water retention in the kidneys and increases blood pressure. Most of these effects take place when vasopressin is released into the blood stream.
Vasopressin can also be released directly into the brain and influence social and sexual behavior (such as infidelity). In people with the “male pair-bonding” version of the gene this signal transmission is disrupted.
Men with the RS3 334 allele are less likely to form a strong bond with their partners and are more likely to experience marital crisis or divorce. They are less likely to get married and more likely to cohabitate, than people without the RS3 334 allele. Spouses of men with the RS3 334 allele report feeling less affection and consensus in the marriage.
There is no evidence that this variant influences sexual behavior in females. However, there are different AVPR1A variations associated with an increased likelihood of infidelity in females. These variants are detected in the Female Infidelity Gene AVPR1A Test.
THE GENETICS
The AVPR1A gene is located on chromosome 12. We inherit two copies of the gene – one from each parent. A simple DNA test can be done to find out which forms of AVPR1A a person has inherited.
Variants Tested
There are three different AVPR1A variants (RS1, RS3 and GT25) that arise due to short tandem repeats (STRs) in the regulatory region, which controls AVPR1A protein levels.
A specific version of RS3, known as the RS3 334 allele, is associated with diminished pair-boding in males. The AVPR1A STR test determines the length of the RS3 repeat region, to find out whether a person has the RS3 334 infidelity variant.
DISCOVER MORE
Other changes in the AVPR1A gene are also associated with:
- Autism
- Altruistic behavior
- Addictive behavior
- Eating disorders
- Social behavior such as sibling interactions
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Order test kit online
Step 2: Collect DNA sample using a painless mouth swab, and mail to the lab in the provided return envelope
Step 3: Receive your results online