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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·October 5, 2019·3 min read

Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?

Researchers examine the psychology and genetics of why some people are more prone to addiction-like behaviors than others.

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·June 6, 2017·6 min read

Mother’s Personality Can Affect Child’s Mental Health

According to researchers, mothers who express dysfunctional personality traits put their children at increased risk of developing psychological problems later in life.

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·April 6, 2016·4 min read

Acting Impulsively and Sensation Seeking May Be Linked to Brain Anatomy

A new study reports people who tend to act impulsively or are prone to sensation seeking show differences in brain structure.

sensation seeking

Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?

Mother’s Personality Can Affect Child’s Mental Health

Acting Impulsively and Sensation Seeking May Be Linked to Brain Anatomy

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

Is there such a thing as an addictive personality?

Mother’s Personality Can Affect Child’s Mental Health

Acting Impulsively and Sensation Seeking May Be Linked to Brain Anatomy

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Positive Childhood Experiences and Special Health Care Needs

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