Previous research showed that some of us are more empathetic than others and that, on average, women are slightly more empathetic than men.

Many genes like BDNF and OXTR associated with memory and social bonding influence the empathetic nature of an individual.

However, these genetic differences account for only a tenth of empathy variation.

Many external environmental factors and other personality traits have a larger influence on the empathetic potential of an individual.

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