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Prenatal Testosterone

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Finger Length May Predict Alcohol Preferences, Study Finds
health1 year ago

Finger Length May Predict Alcohol Preferences, Study Finds

A study by Swansea University suggests that longer ring fingers relative to index fingers, indicative of higher prenatal testosterone exposure, are linked to increased alcohol consumption, particularly in men. This research highlights the potential influence of prenatal sex hormones on drinking habits, with implications for understanding individual differences in alcohol use. The findings, published in the American Journal of Human Biology, are part of ongoing research into the significance of digit ratios in various health outcomes.

Prenatal testosterone exposure linked to Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
psychology2 years ago

Prenatal testosterone exposure linked to Machiavellianism and psychopathy.

Higher prenatal testosterone exposure is linked to Machiavellianism and psychopathy, according to a new study. The research provides evidence that some aspects of the Dark Triad of personality are linked to markers of prenatal testosterone exposure. The Dark Triad refers to a set of three personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. The study found that even before birth, our personalities are already taking shape, shaped by factors like testosterone levels. The findings also have implications for understanding personality and its relationship to sex and hormones.