Genetic variants influence ability to read emotions

While some people are innately tuned into the emotions of those around them, others struggle to tell what they are thinking simply by looking at them. And a new study suggests that these differences could be in our DNA. Researchers pinpointed specific genetic variants that influence our ability to read a person's emotions, by asking people to compete a test first derived 20 years ago. And the findings suggest that women are better at reading people's thoughts than men. If you want to test how good you are at reading emotions, scroll through the pictures below and choose which expression you think the eyes are displaying.