New Insights into the Genetics of Depression
In the largest genetic study of its kind, scientists have identified more than 200 genes associated with depression that could give new insights to researchers looking for treatments to what...
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New Study Finds Genetic Associations for Neuroticism
Researchers identified more than a hundred genetic regions associated with neuroticism, a trait used to gauge personality that is also associated with risk factors for depression and schizophrenia.
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Researchers studying personality traits improve method for identifying genetic associations
Scientists have found a new method that could help illuminate the many genetic variants that contribute to personality traits and psychological disorders.Both genetics and environmental factors influence personality. Estimates suggest...
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The role of genetics in personality and schizophrenia
Researchers have identified genes that influence both the risk for schizophrenia and the development of certain personality traits.The work published late last month in the journal Scientific Reports, a Nature...
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Genetics found to influence personality and psychological disorders
New research has found genetic markers linking schizophrenia with personality traits for the first time, shedding new light on the shared genetic influences for personality and psychological disorders. The findings,...
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Genetic variants linked to education level
In what is the largest-ever genome wide association study for social science, researchers found more than 70 genetic variants associated with educational attainment – the number of years individuals spent...
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The role of genetics in well-being
Dan Benjamin, an Associate Professor of Economics at USC and one of the principal investigators with the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium. In one of the largest-ever genome wide association...
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