Most clinicians still underestimate the degree to which genetic factors shape personality traits and personality development. This is not controversial within behavioral genetics, but it remains ...

Ever wondered what makes someone "cool"? A new international study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that no matter where you live, "cool" people often act in similar ways.

DNA plays a role, but that's not the whole story Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Personality traits are influenced by both ...

The study of the signals and mechanisms that shape our life’s trajectory has been a topic of fascination for centuries. The discovery that epigenetic variation — changes in gene expression or cellular ...

A major mouse study found that some inherited traits are passed down through epigenetic changes that break the classic rules of genetics. Researchers discovered hundreds of cases where these chemical ...

The risk for teenage alcohol use is shaped by more than just peer pressure or curiosity, according to a Rutgers-led study. Alcohol use during adolescence is associated with a heightened risk for ...