Scientists have pinpointed nearly 300 "hotspots" in the human genome that may increase the risk of bipolar disorder. In the largest study of its kind to date, an international research team conducted ...

A TEEN who’s been diagnosed with melanoma twice and had two brain tumours removed, all before the age of 18, has a rare ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

New research at the University of Alberta may make it easier to diagnose serious diseases that disrupt the body's energy ...

A large study analyzing over 1.1 million pregnancies found no strong evidence that maternal health conditions during ...

An 18-year-old college student had her world turned upside down when she discovered she had a rare genetic disorder that made ...

DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted ...

The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment.

Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that brain immune cells from people with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently than cells from low-risk people when exposed ...

Candidate genetic variants included in a genetic risk algorithm may not meet standards of reasonable clinical efficacy in identifying opioid use disorder risk, according to a study published in JAMA ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced it will unveil ...