The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

Most clinicians still underestimate the degree to which genetic factors shape personality traits and personality development. This is not controversial within behavioral genetics, but it remains ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers from the United States of America conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on personality traits to identify ...

Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were ...

The risk for teenage alcohol use is shaped by more than just peer pressure or curiosity, according to a Rutgers-led study. Alcohol use during adolescence is associated with a heightened risk for ...