A genetic variant is likely putting some children suffering with myocarditis—inflammation of the heart muscle—at higher risk ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

An international team of researchers has found a genetic variant that may explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV, reducing their risk of transmitting the ...

Disease development is often shaped by genetics, with how much or how little a gene is expressed influencing disease risk.

SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — New research suggests that coffee habits, whether in excess or scarcity, could be partially linked to genetics. Researchers at UC San Diego recently examined and compared data ...

Why do some people take part in genetic studies while others do not? The answer may lie within our genetic makeup. According to a groundbreaking study by Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic ...

The problem, Zaaijer explained, is that algorithms used in precision medicine models overwhelming are built on DNA with ...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known simply as autism or ASD, is a developmental disorder that can vary widely from one patient to another. It can affect how people behave, socialize, or communicate ...

Quick Take Aggression in dogs arises from multiple factors, including genetics, early experiences, health, environment, and training. Fear and a lack of confidence underlie aggression, but it is ...

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