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The Hunter-Gatherer ADHD Brain

ADHD may have descended from hunter-gatherer societies as a trait that conferred advantages for a nomadic lifestyle.

ADHD may have descended from hunter-gatherer societies as a trait that conferred advantages for a nomadic lifestyle.

5 Common False Beliefs About Drug Use, Users, and Addiction

You don't need to hit "rock bottom" to get better, and treatment does work.

You don't need to hit "rock bottom" to get better, and treatment does work.

Male vs. Female Brains: 5 Surprising Ways We Think Alike

Unlock the secrets of the male and female brain: From multitasking myths to emotional expression, dive into how neuroscience shatters stereotypes and reveals the fascinating truth.

Unlock the secrets of the male and female brain: From multitasking myths to emotional expression, dive into how neuroscience shatters stereotypes and reveals the fascinating truth.

AI Finds Anti-Cancer Drug Candidates With Quantum Computing

AI creates anti-cancer molecules for proteins that previously could not be targeted pharmacologically by leveraging quantum computing.

AI creates anti-cancer molecules for proteins that previously could not be targeted pharmacologically by leveraging quantum computing.

Genetics of Left-Handedness: Major Breakthroughs

The critical role of tubulin genes.

The critical role of tubulin genes.

What Twins Need to Know About Mixed Credit Reports

You may be surprised to learn that twins are more likely than anyone else to receive mixed-credit reports.

You may be surprised to learn that twins are more likely than anyone else to receive mixed-credit reports.

Bonding and Donor Conception

Wondering about bonding with a donor-conceived child? This article reassures you that love and care build the bond, plus tips for sharing their story.

Wondering about bonding with a donor-conceived child? This article reassures you that love and care build the bond, plus tips for sharing their story.

State-of-the-Art AI Predicts Gene Activity in Human Cells

An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for genetic disorders, cancer, and complex diseases.

An AI foundation model capable of predicting gene activity across many different human cell types may expedite research for genetic disorders, cancer, and complex diseases.

3 Reasons to Consider Open Sperm or Egg Donation

Open can feel difficult, particularly if you have experienced infertility. However, open donation offers many benefits to parents and their children.

Open can feel difficult, particularly if you have experienced infertility. However, open donation offers many benefits to parents and their children.

What Is Biological Sex?

Biological sex is believed to be defined by sex organs, sex chromosomes, or gametes (sperm or eggs). But none of them is scientifically correct.

Biological sex is believed to be defined by sex organs, sex chromosomes, or gametes (sperm or eggs). But none of them is scientifically correct.

Are Psychopaths Born or Made?

Genes matter. But so might neglect, competition, and rough neighborhoods.

Genes matter. But so might neglect, competition, and rough neighborhoods.

The Emotional Impact of Choosing Donor Conception

Using donor conception to have a child can bring grief over the loss of a genetic connection. This grief is personal and separate from the deep love you’ll have for your child.

Using donor conception to have a child can bring grief over the loss of a genetic connection. This grief is personal and separate from the deep love you’ll have for your child.

How Huntington's Disease Helped Me Find My Magic

A Personal Perspective: The Wicked Witch of the West and I have something in common: We both use our fatal flaws to our advantage—for her, her green skin; for me, my neurodegenerative illness.

A Personal Perspective: The Wicked Witch of the West and I have something in common: We both use our fatal flaws to our advantage—for her, her green skin; for me, my neurodegenerative illness.

The Dangerous Resurgence of “Bad Genes” Language

As debunked ideas from race science experience a resurgence, the history of psychology and eugenics highlight the perils.

As debunked ideas from race science experience a resurgence, the history of psychology and eugenics highlight the perils.

Why Third-Party Reproduction Can Feel Uncomfortable

Why does third-party reproduction push some of us outside our comfort zones? Does this discomfort represent fear, or a path to growth?

Why does third-party reproduction push some of us outside our comfort zones? Does this discomfort represent fear, or a path to growth?

4 Lesser-Known Facts About the Link Between ADHD and PTSD

Awareness of the links between ADHD and PTSD can help with the effective diagnosis and treatment of these comorbid conditions.

Awareness of the links between ADHD and PTSD can help with the effective diagnosis and treatment of these comorbid conditions.

What DNA Can—and Can't—Tell Us About Intelligence

Differences in intelligence are influenced in part by genetics. But how much can genetics really tell us, and how can we best use this knowledge?

Differences in intelligence are influenced in part by genetics. But how much can genetics really tell us, and how can we best use this knowledge?

"The Accidental Twins" and "Peter and Erik"

Two recent documentaries that delve into the lives of separated twins may encourage us all to view our own lives with a fresh eye.

Two recent documentaries that delve into the lives of separated twins may encourage us all to view our own lives with a fresh eye.

The Genetics of Divorce

New research sheds light on the genetic link between psychological disorders and the odds of divorce.

New research sheds light on the genetic link between psychological disorders and the odds of divorce.

When Mom and Daughter Both Have Bipolar Disorder

Personal Perspective: My mom’s mental illness ironically played a healing role in my own. My mother would say two of the most curative words: "I understand." And she did.

Personal Perspective: My mom’s mental illness ironically played a healing role in my own. My mother would say two of the most curative words: "I understand." And she did.

Generational Hoarding: Does Epigenetics Play a Role?

Epigenetics offers a compelling explanation for understanding how hoarding behaviors can be passed down through generations.

Epigenetics offers a compelling explanation for understanding how hoarding behaviors can be passed down through generations.

Born to Run or Born to Sit?

We love to sit. But nature has supplied us with the drive to exercise. How can we tap into it?

We love to sit. But nature has supplied us with the drive to exercise. How can we tap into it?

Is Sex Definitely (Not) Binary? It's Complicated

Some people say that sex is binary, you are either male or female. Other people say sex is a nonbinary continuum. Most are pretty confident. And most of them are wrong.

Some people say that sex is binary, you are either male or female. Other people say sex is a nonbinary continuum. Most are pretty confident. And most of them are wrong.

Are Designer-Crossbred Dogs Healthier Than Purebred Dogs?

Claims have been made that designer crossbred dogs are healthier than the purebred dog breeds that they are derived from. A new study tests this belief.

Claims have been made that designer crossbred dogs are healthier than the purebred dog breeds that they are derived from. A new study tests this belief.

Using DNA to Predict Success in School

Research shows that DNA can strongly predict school grades and educational attainment.

Research shows that DNA can strongly predict school grades and educational attainment.

Donor-Conceived People: The Search for Ancestry and Identity

For donor-conceived people, the journey to discover their ancestry is crucial for shaping identity, understanding health risks, and fostering a sense of belonging.

For donor-conceived people, the journey to discover their ancestry is crucial for shaping identity, understanding health risks, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Alzheimer's Researchers Form Neurons From Skin Cells via MicroRNA

Researchers have created neurons by converting a patient’s skin cells with microRNAs.

Researchers have created neurons by converting a patient’s skin cells with microRNAs.

No Single Gene Is Responsible for Schizophrenia

Genetic research reveals schizophrenia to be a polygenic condition.

Genetic research reveals schizophrenia to be a polygenic condition.

The Psychology of Competitiveness

Competitiveness is a genetic and environmental trait. Here, we explore its origins, the factors that influence it, and how it affects us in different areas.

Competitiveness is a genetic and environmental trait. Here, we explore its origins, the factors that influence it, and how it affects us in different areas.

Heading Off Alcohol Use Disorder

Old highly effective treatments for alcohol use disorder are neither prescribed often nor taken. Treating pre-addiction offers hope, as do new treatments.

Old highly effective treatments for alcohol use disorder are neither prescribed often nor taken. Treating pre-addiction offers hope, as do new treatments.