What if cattle were selected not only for their productivity, but also for their resistance to disease? A study conducted by ...

High concentrations of lipoprotein(a), a molecule in the body used for accelerating wound healing, blood clotting and ...

Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, according to new research from the University of Surrey, U.K., ...

In genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers look for small variations in the sequences of human genes that are connected to some characteristic or condition. Scientists have now performed ...

A new study has investigated the genetic influences on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and has identified about thirty genes that are associated with this serious mental health issue. The ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, ...

Anxiety risk isn't from one gene as researchers found 58 genetic variants linked to stress response, offering new hope for ...

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Nonprofit senior living operator FellowshipLife recently launched a new, voluntary genetic testing program for residents and their families aimed at ...

The underlying causes of obesity can vary between people and typically involve a mix of both genetic and environmental factors. Obesity is a chronic health condition defined as the accumulation of ...

Lifespan may be up to 55% heritable, according to new research.