Over 1,200 Genetic Variants Tied to Big Five Personality Traits
A large-scale study has identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with the Big Five personality dimensions. The effects of these variants appear to be largely independent of family background, suggesting a direct genetic influence on personality.
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The research uncovered over a thousand distinct genetic markers linked to the five major personality traits. These markers were found to
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