An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

Scientists discovered that aging DNA repeats expand at wildly different speeds—and in some people, the consequences can be devastating. A sweeping genetic study drawing on data from more than 900,000 ...

The study focused on inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs), a group of genetic diseases that lead to progressive vision loss ...

A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic ...

Cystic fibrosis represents one of the most common inherited genetic disorders affecting people of European descent, touching the lives of approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States alone.

A multi-omics study identifies causal genes and biological subtypes of long COVID, revealing new therapeutic targets for ...

Do red-haired people really experience pain differently and need more anesthesia? Read on to learn what the latest research ...

Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...