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What Shapes Personality? Study Finds 1,260 DNA Variants—but Genes Aren’t Destiny
A study of up to 1.14 million people linked 1,260 DNA variants to Big Five personality traits, but each effect was tiny and genes are not destiny.
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Scientists Identify 36 Risk Genes Linked to OCD and Tic Disorders
Health · Peer reviewed. Rare-variant sequencing identifies 36 risk genes and shared biology—but does not create a diagnostic test.
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AI Emotional Support Is Linked to Distress in Young People
A cross-sectional study links emotional-support use of generative AI with youth psychological distress, but it cannot establish cause and effect.
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The Science of Selfies: How Photo Perspective Reveals Our Intentions
Have you ever wondered why some people take selfies while others prefer to capture the scene from their own eyes? A new study reveals that the perspective of a photo…
Science story Psychology
The Science of Lying: How to Identify and Deal with Liars
Lying is a common human behavior that can range from harmless white lies to serious deception. According to a 2004 Reader’s Digest poll, as many as 96% of people admit…