Recent research reveals that the sensation of \u2018goosebumps\u2019 that\nappears when someone enjoys music or art is related to genetic factors.\nEmotional reactions have long been considered a matter of personal\ntaste, but this research suggests that an individual\u2019s DNA influences\nhow they respond to art.<\/p>\n
The research was led by Giacomo Bignardi from the Max Planck\nInstitute for Psycholinguistics. The research team analysed genetic data\nand survey results from thousands of participants in the LifeLines\nproject in the northern Netherlands.<\/p>\n
The results of the study show that the \u2018goosebumps\u2019 response to\naesthetic experiences does not occur randomly. Individuals with similar\ngenetic make-up tend to have similar tendencies in experiencing this\nsensation. This finding reinforces the idea that human aesthetic\nexperiences are also shaped by biological aspects.<\/p>\n
However, Bignardi emphasises that genetics is not the only\ndetermining factor. He states that personal experiences, practice,\nmemory, and social context also contribute to a person\u2019s emotional\nresponse.<\/p>\n
\u2018This finding shows that genetics can offer an additional way to\nbetter understand why people sometimes experience the same sensory world\nin a very different way,\u2019 Bignardi said in his study.<\/p>\n
The research, which has been published in the journal PLOS Genetics,\nalso highlights the role of the nervous system and emotions in\ntriggering this sensation. In the experiments conducted, researchers\nused musical works that are believed to increase the release of dopamine\nin the brain.<\/p>\n
When dopamine and other chemicals increase, the auditory signals sent\nto the brain reach their peak and trigger a \u2018goosebumps\u2019 reaction in\nsome participants.<\/p>\n
However, the researchers acknowledge that there are limitations to\nthis study. The research sample is still limited and does not fully\nrepresent the global population. In addition to DNA and increased\ndopamine, it is possible that other variables also contribute to the\nemergence of the \u2018goosebumps\u2019 sensation when enjoying art. (H-4)<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/how-does-dna-influence-the-way-we-respond-to-art-1772102253", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }