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Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits

By Briar Wormington, Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Neurogenomics, QIMR Berghofer
Michelle K Lupton, Associate Professor and Head of the Neurogenetics and Dementia Laboratory, QIMR Berghofer

A study of more than 1 million people found genetic influences on the Big Five traits that shape our personality.

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