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07

May

Weight gain may change your personality
Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.

Weight gain may change your personality

Weight gain was associated with increases in both impulsive and thoughtful behaviors.

02

Mar

Common cat parasite linked to personality changes in humans
A third of the world’s population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii and scientists find that the parasite can modify the brain.

Common cat parasite linked to personality changes in humans

A third of the world’s population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii and scientists find that the parasite can modify the brain.

08

Jan


 ‘Universal’ personality traits are not, study finds 



A new study of an isolated Bolivian society shows the ‘Big Five’ might not be as comprehensive as previously thought.

A new study of an isolated Bolivian society shows the ‘Big Five’ might not be as comprehensive as previously thought.

27

Sep

Common cat parasite linked to personality changes in humansA third of the world’s population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii and scientists find that the parasite can modify the brain.

Common cat parasite linked to personality changes in humans
A third of the world’s population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii and scientists find that the parasite can modify the brain.

04

Sep

The truth about cat people and dog peopleResearch shows that your preference for felines or canines really does say something about your personality.

The truth about cat people and dog people
Research shows that your preference for felines or canines really does say something about your personality.

10

Apr

Nice or not? It’s all in your DNAResearchers found the the genes that influence niceness also work in concert with a person’s upbringing and life experiences.

Nice or not? It’s all in your DNA
Researchers found the the genes that influence niceness also work in concert with a person’s upbringing and life experiences.

09

Mar

Adventure-seeking bees are a lot like usA new analysis of bee brains suggests some of the same chemicals that affect human personality could explain why bees have different personalities.

Adventure-seeking bees are a lot like us
A new analysis of bee brains suggests some of the same chemicals that affect human personality could explain why bees have different personalities.

23

Feb

Can you actually change your personality?Believe it or not, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Can you actually change your personality?
Believe it or not, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

18

Nov

New male impulsive gene discoveredGenes can directly make people more susceptible to addiction, but scientists caution that environment and multiple genes act together to build personality.

New male impulsive gene discovered
Genes can directly make people more susceptible to addiction, but scientists caution that environment and multiple genes act together to build personality.

24

Oct

Explaining Moammar Gadhafi’s strange behaviorWhile most dictators are malignant narcissism, Gadhafi’s behavior hinted at a borderline personality disorder, says one expert.

Explaining Moammar Gadhafi’s strange behavior
While most dictators are malignant narcissism, Gadhafi’s behavior hinted at a borderline personality disorder, says one expert.