New genetic techniques are shedding light on a mysterious part of our family tree—ancient human relatives called the ...

A new study published in Nature provides evidence that some genetic traits are shaped not just by which variant a person ...

The presence of these genes in either sex doesn’t control behavior—people make choices—but the inherited traits in men and women for this impulse aren’t as uncommon as you might think.

Horses have played a critical role in shaping human society, but scientists are still piecing together the story of their ...

Identifying the mutations that underly unusual sleep traits can provide insights into the biology of sleep and circadian ...

Researchers have now discovered that HAR123, a regulatory gene sequence, is an important factor in human brain development.

The rise of gene-edited embryos has raised a myriad of ethical questions. It involves altering DNA to prevent disease or even to choose specific traits using a method known as CRISPR. In 2018 ...

Researchers have discovered a rare genetic trait that could delay the onset of Alzheimer's in people who face an overwhelming risk of developing the mind-robbing disease. A study published ...