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

Genome-wide association studies have great potential for advancing our understanding of the genetic background of diseases, but so far, few association studies have focused on maternal and newborn ...

The results of a new genetic analysis are unlocking secrets to the past. The S&P 500 was on track for double-digit earnings growth, with more than half of companies having reported Q4 results so far.

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 have developed a new method of genetic analysis, which extracts more precise data than previously used methods when looking at DNA, and will improve our understanding of the genetic basis ...

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

Your DNA has long been known to play a role in shaping your personality. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have taken another step in determining exactly how by identifying a number of ...

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

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 ...