Scientists have discovered genes that are responsible for the loneliness.
Experts have found that people, who are its owners, are 20% more likely to live alone than others.
If you are constantly alone, and all the surrounding around you are in a relationship, blame your genes, say Chinese scientists from Peking University.
Experts managed to identify so-called gene of loneliness and they found that the people who are its owners, are 20% more likely to live alone than others.
Experts say that by reducing levels of serotonin, the gene makes people less inclined to a more intimate relationship. Such people may be harder to contact and harder to survive after break ties.
Researchers from Peking University, examined the hair samples of nearly 600 Chinese students to analyse a gene called 5-HTA1, which has two different versions.
It turned out that people with the G version is much more likely there than people with version C. About 60% of people with the G version of the gene were not in a relationship, compared to 50% of those who had version C.
It is important to note that this connection cannot be explained by other factors that influence relationships, including appearance and wealth, the researchers say. The key, apparently, is the role of the gene 5-HTA1 in the brain.
The G version of this gene produces less serotonin in the brain – chemical involved in mood and happiness. Such people are difficult to approach with other people, experts say, they also are more likely to have neurotic disorders and suffer from depression.
As pessimism and neuroticism are harmful to the formation, quality and stability of relationships, this connection between the gene G and psychological disorders might decrease Dating opportunities or lead to romantic mishaps, total professionals.
