Belief In Genetic Predispositions May Have Bigger Impact On Some Behaviors Than Actual Genes

reports a new study by researchers at Stanford University suggests that believing one has “a genetic predisposition to certain health characteristics, such as a low capacity for exercise or a tendency to overeat,” may be associated with an increased likelihood of such behaviors, “even if their DNA does not actually contain the gene variants in question.” The findings were published in Nature Human Behavior. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/well/move/mind-may-trump-dna-in-exercise-and-eating-habits.html