Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear. A research team ...

Recent research has identified a substantial genetic overlap between the risk of developing major depressive disorder and the biological regulation of testosterone levels. The analysis suggests that ...

A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding of the risk of going on to live with obesity. New research led by the Universities of Copenhagen ...

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring and impulse control, not drug-specific traits.

Scientists say that 55 percent of differences in human lifespan are due to genetic makeup, much more than previously believed ...

An international research team has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, ...

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

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A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future ...

A few years ago, a patient of mine—let's call her Pandora—purchased four DNA testing kits as holiday gifts for herself and her siblings. She had seen the TV ads promising that a few ounces of spit ...