Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Behaviour

al genetics Behavioural genetics is the study of the genetic basis of behaviour, examining how genetic and environmental factors interact to affect behaviour. It seeks to understand why certain behaviours are exhibited, and how these behaviours can be modified. Through research, behavioural genetics has the potenti…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 317× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2689-4602 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

al genetics Behavioural genetics is the study of the genetic basis of behaviour, examining how genetic and environmental factors interact to affect behaviour. It seeks to understand why certain behaviours are exhibited, and how these behaviours can be modified. Through research, behavioural genetics has the potential to improve the way people interact with one another and their environment, assisting in the early identification of issues like autism and addiction, as well as identifying simple steps that can be taken to improve physical and mental health. Furthermore, it can provide new insights into social phenomena, such as the way societies form and interact, and also help us to gain a better understanding of why certain behavioural traits are more common in certain populations.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 317 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Behaviour, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Evolutionary Science (ISSN 2689-4602).

Journal editorial board
Maria Luisa Chiusano · Italy Adina-Elena Segneanu · Romania George Mikhailovsky · United States

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