risk taking

A massive new study that included data from more than a million people suggests that genetics may nudge some individuals toward taking risks like smoking, drinking, and speeding.Conducted by an...

In the largest genome-wide association study of its kind, researchers have identified 35 genes associated with cannabis use, and found overlapping genetic associations with risk-taking behavior and a risk for schizophrenia.

Recent success in genetic research into personality has opened up the hunt for more genetic signals associated with psychological and behavioral traits.