Scientists have discovered a “gene of happiness”

Found genes that are responsible for feelings of happiness and well-being.

An international group of scientists has discovered genes that are responsible for the sense of well-being and happiness.

The studies involved genetics from 17 countries. They analyzed data about the genomes of 300 thousand people and found that all people have the gene that is responsible for the feeling of happiness. Now the experts have found three genetic variants, which cause a subjective feeling of well-being. Also during the research, the experts noted 13 genes that are related to depression and neuroticism.

However, researchers added that in General, happiness doesn’t depend on the genetic predisposition. The decisive factor is the environment in which the person is at this time unable to awaken the “dormant genes”.

Now geneticists have decided to find out why some people are more prone to happiness than others.

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