Scientists are gathering more evidence on which factor has more of an impact on human wellbeing amid the aging process.

Last Wednesday, Professor of Social Sciences Samuel Putnam delivered his inaugural lecture as the A. Myrick Freeman Chair in Social Sciences, titled “The Outer Edges of Nature and Nurture.” Speaking ...

The impact of nature and nurture on an individual's health is widely recognized, yet a recent study shows one may play a more important role than the other. Researchers from Oxford Population Health ...

From Aristotle's wonder to a fork in the road : the wrenching of genetics from development -- What Galton's eugenics has wrought : behavior genetics and heritability -- Listening to twins : a critique ...

Are we destined to be smart? Twin studies reveal strong genetic roots for IQ, yet up to a third of intelligence is shaped by environment, context, and choice.

Will chronic cardio or regular weight-lifting sessions add years to your life? Conventional wisdom says "yes," though emerging research suggests that your exercise habits and your lifespan are more ...