misophonia

23andMe recently added to its growing list of more than two-dozen Trait Reports. Together, they help illustrate how our genetics influence more than just physical traits like the thickness of our hair, but also food preferences or certain behavioral traits.

After reading a recent Slate piece, we thought it might be worth taking one more bite at Misophonia. It’s one of those conditions that you might not know is a...

23andMe research indicates that there is a genetic component to misophonia, the trait that is characterized by feelings of rage triggered by people munching, chewing, sipping and chomping their food.