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Science ⏱ 8 min

ADHD Genes & Dopamine: DRD4, DRD2, DAT1 - and Can a DNA Test Detect Them?

The main genes linked to ADHD, what they do, and the honest truth about whether 23andMe or AncestryDNA can detect them.

Jun 07, 2026 Read more →

Mental Health ⏱ 7 min

Epigenetics and Mental Health: Can Trauma Be Written Into Our Genes?

Trauma, stress and environment do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your genes are switched on or off. Here is what the latest research says about epigenetics, PTSD, depression, schizophrenia and ADHD, and what it does not say.

May 19, 2026 Read more →

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Science ⏱ 12 min

MTHFR Mutation and ADHD: What Your 23andMe Results Might Reveal

Thousands search for the link between MTHFR variants and ADHD every month. Here is the honest, science-backed answer - and what your 23andMe or AncestryDNA data can actually tell you.

Apr 08, 2026 Read more →

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Science ⏱ 7 min