Chromosome 14: The Myth of a Single Gene for Hoarding

Psychology Today | 01.07.2026 22:35
Many years ago, I studied the components of a cell, including its nuclear material. This experience and my recent essay, “Is Hoarding in Our Genes? What a Landmark Twin Study Reveals,” led me to investigate the potential contribution of a chromosomal component to the known genetics of hoarding. What I found is fascinating and worth examining as part of the unfolding story of the origins of hoarding,