Identical Twins Hint at How Environments Change Gene Expression
Monica and Erika Hoffman stand barefoot, side by side near a sign that reads “Twin Studies Center” at California State… More
Gene-Environment
Genes May Outweigh Upbringing in Family Patterns of Divorce
Although some people may be genetically predisposed to divorce, that doesn’t mean it’s written in the stars. An adoption study… More
NIH Funds Collaborative Research in Brain and Nervous Systems Disorders
The Global Brain Disorders Research Program, funds collaborative projects that allow US-based institutions (and those in other upper-middle income countries) to partner with institutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICS) to build research capacity, train local scientists, and tackle research questions and interventions to mitigate negative environmental effects on brain health… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research articles exploring the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying math achievement, genetic and environmental links with divorce, developmental pathways to literacy, and the temporal dynamics of food choices… More
New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring gene-environment interactions underlying rule-breaking and aggression, emotion and cognition in schizophrenia, and factors related to serotonin functioning and alcohol problems… More
Genetic Differences Linked With Social Mobility
Data from over 6,000 twin pairs indicate that genetic differences account for nearly 50 percent of the variation in social mobility in families… More