Behavior Genetics - the leading journal concerned with the genetic analysis of complex traits - is published in cooperation with the Behavior Genetics Association. This timely journal disseminates the most current original research on the inheritance and evolution of behavioral characteristics in humans and other species. Contributions from eminent international researchers focus on both the application of various genetic perspectives to the study of behavioral characteristics and the influence of behavioral differences on the genetic structure of populations.
- Offers the most current original research on the inheritance and evolution of behavioral characteristics in humans and other species
- Includes contributions from eminent international researchers
- Published in cooperation with the Behavior Genetics Association
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- John K. Hewitt
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 2.231 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 2.378 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 57 days
- Submission to first decision
- 210 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 159,817 (2020)
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The Development of Anxiety and Exploration in Two Species of the African Striped Mouse Rhabdomys
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Ethnic Identity and Genome Wide Runs of Homozygosity
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Cigarette Smoking Behavior a Gateway to Opium Use Disorder: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
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Multilevel Twin Models: Geographical Region as a Third Level Variable
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- 1573-3297
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- 0001-8244
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