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Fatih Bal

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The “God gene” hypothesis and the neurobiological foundations of spirituality

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health March 9, 2026 Fatih Bal

The “God gene” hypothesis has attracted attention in the literature as an approach suggesting that religious and spiritual tendencies in individuals may have a genetic basis. Dean Hamer’s hypothesis claims that the VMAT2 gene may be related to a predisposition toward mystical experiences through its role in regulating monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine....