I don't know if "motivation" per se is studied in this context, but the genetic links for at least "self-regulation"[1], "self-control"[2], and "political ambit

I don't know if "motivation" per se is studied in this context, but the genetic links for at least "self-regulation"[1], "self-control"[2], and "political ambition"[3] have been studied: [1]https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpspp0000224 https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fpspp0000224 [2]https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763418307905 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976341... [3]https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11109-017-9429-1 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11109-017-9429-1