Huge genetic study finds strong links between DNA and personality traits

John M Lund / Getty Images Personality is something we all share, but the different ways we think and feel also make us unique. Personality is relatively stable and influences nearly every aspect of human life, from academic performance and career choices to health behaviours and longevity. For example, someone who is responsible might avoid taking risks or alcohol and drug use. Our new study, published in Nature, has linked personality with more than 1,200 common genetic variants, highlighting…