The Origins of Obesity
Half of obesity is genetic, researchers say, but the other half could be the result of soothing infants with food.
Massive Genetic Study Finds Similarity Among Addictions
A genetic study of 2.2 million people finds a common source for behavioral disorders and substance use disorders.
Anxiety: The Wellspring of All Addictions
We look for the source of anxiety in genetics, epigenetics, and lived experience, and its impact on substance use disorders and behavioral disorders.
Genetic Clusters Support a Unified Theory of Addiction
The largest study ever done on genetics and mental health supports a unified theory of addiction.
Genome-Wide Association Study Tells Us Almost Nothing About Cannabis Addiction
Genetic studies appear to prove that our genes have almost nothing to do with cannabis addiction.
The Origins of Addiction
Exploring the origins of addiction is like peeling an onion, with hedonistic behavior on top and genetics many layers deep.