Why is it essential to research callous-unemotional traits' heritable and environmental origins?

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Extreme callous-unemotional traits strongly correlate with genetic influences, while environmental influences do not significantly affect extreme CU. 

Heritability Vs. Environmental Origins of Psychopathy

Viding, E., Blair, R. J., Moffitt, T. E., & Plomin, R. (2005). Evidence for substantial genetic risk for psychopathy in 7-year-olds. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 46(6), 592–597. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2004.00393.x 

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