Ambitious public education policies have the capacity to cushion the role of the "genetic lottery" in people's life chances.

New research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia provides evidence that genetic variations related to brain fluid movement ...

The availability of genetic testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for people with a family member diagnosed with the disease is expected to greatly increase the number of clinic visits to ...

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that social determinants of health—including environmental ...

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has discovered an important link between our genes and sleep habits, ...

According to a new large-scale study, genetics may explain most of the parent-child BMI link.

The chemicals flowing through your bloodstream tell a story that your DNA alone cannot. They reflect what you eat, how your ...

Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced a study indicating that the use of its online screening tool, MyGeneHistory®, alongside a virtual education program, significantly increased the completion rates for ...

A study of long-lived families has identified rare genetic variants that may help people stay healthier for much longer as they age. One standout mutation appears to temper inflammation, potentially ...