Genetics

Nature or nurture? It may depend on where you live

The extent to which our development is affected by nature or nurture – our genetic make-up or our environment – may differ depending on where we live, according to new research.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Perfect pitch: Knowing the note may be in your genes

People with perfect pitch seem to possess their own inner pitch pipe, allowing them to sing a specific note without first hearing a reference tone. This skill has long been associated with early and extensive musical training, ...