What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes. A gene is a basic unit of heredity, the means by which traits get passed from one generation to the next, and genetics is the study ...

Some seniors may carry a protective gene that keeps their minds decades younger.

Do you have your mom’s button nose? Did your dad pass on the curse of sneezing in bright sunlight? And where did your baby’s ...

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 ...

A new study has developed a powerful computational method that can detect how genes interact with each other to influence complex traits in humans at a scale previously impossible. The new method was ...

MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SelfDecode, a leader in AI-driven precision health and genetic analysis, supports the DNA Traits experience offered by MyHeritage, one of the world's largest ...

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

Study highlights genetic factors driving earlier diabetes onset, reduced insulin production, and obesity patterns in South Asians. Study: Genetic basis of early onset and progression of type 2 ...

Chimpanzees are adapted to live across diverse habitats in Africa, but little is known about the potential adaptation of chimps in different environments. A new study has found that these apes possess ...