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Brain Wiring Plays Large Role in Addiction Risk – Law Review

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Brain Wiring Plays a Major Role in Addiction

Study finds risk of addiction strongly linked to behavioral genes. Addiction has long been linked to the substances people use, but new research suggests the bigger story may lie in how the brain controls behavior itself. A large study led by Rutgers researchers analyzed genetic information from more than 2.2 million people and found that … Read more

Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review – are criminals born or made?

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Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review - are criminals born or made?

In 2021, psychologist and author Kathryn Paige Harden co-authored a paper detailing her research on genes associated with a greater risk of developing substance abuse problems or engaging in risky behavior, such as having unprotected sex or committing crime. The paper was about the genetics of “traits associated with self-control and addiction”, but Harden thought … Read more