🔬 Science Sep 10, 2026 · RJ Mackenzie

1 million people's genes reveal the heritability of the Big Five personality traits — and it's complicated

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1 million people's genes reveal the heritability of the Big Five personality traits — and it's complicated
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A family photo album can reflect how physical traits, such as blue eyes or lanky limbs, have been passed down — but a new analysis suggests that the way personality emerges across generations is far more complicated.The meta-analysis, published Sept. 2 in the journal Nature, is the largest of its kind ever attempted. The work identified over 1,200 genes linked to five personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience and neuroticism.However, the scientist

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