Enzo Emanuele

Enzo Emanuele (born 10 June 1977) is an Italian clinical pathologist known for his interdisciplinary research in the field of biological psychology. He has studied the biochemical basis of romantic interpersonal attraction and identified the neurotrophin nerve growth factor (NGF) as a key biochemical mediator of falling in love. The implications of this research have been criticised in the popular press. In 2008, his genetic research, which showed an association between serotonin and dopamine receptor gene polymorphisms and certain love traits, was awarded with the International Zdenek Klein Award for Human Ethology from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

Emanuele is also known for his studies on biomarkers of atherosclerosis.

He graduated as MD from the University of Pavia in Pavia, Italy

Emanuele is Associate Editor of the journal Atherosclerosis.

Contributions to science Identification of , the soluble form of the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts, as related to atherosclerosis, dementia, and longevity. Identification of the neurotrophin nerve growth factor (NGF) as a biochemical mediator of falling in love in humans. Genetic dissection of human mating system and love styles. Genetics of sporadic Alzheimer's disease. Identification of biochemical markers related to aggressive behaviour in domestic animals. Role of serotonin and omega-3 fatty acids in experimental neuroeconomics. Researchers led by Dr Enzo Emanuele have traced the genetic component of cellulite to particular polymorphisms in the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and hypoxia-inducible factor 1A (HIF1a) genes.