The genetics of happiness
- Researchers analysed the DNA of people around the world and found three genetic variants for happiness. Two of the variants are linked with differences in the symptoms of depression.
- Another paper suggests that the DNA of people who regard themselves as happy is more likely to contain a specific gene variant.
- Other research shows that national levels of happiness depend on how close we are genetically to the Danes.
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