Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and Human Genome Sequencing Center investigated the extent to which forms of genetic variation called germline or ...

The human genome is organised in 46 chromosomes, where all but the x and y chromosomes in men are present in two copies. This means that a person with a faulty gene on one chromosome most often has a ...

A new study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex provides evidence that differences in general intelligence may be partly ...

Are human beings as unique as snowflakes? Not quite, but new research shows humans may have a lot more individuality than originally thought -- in fact, the genetic codes of people can vary by as much ...

Genetic variability and sex-specific differences may play a role in sickle cell disease (SCD)-related pain; however, more research is needed. In the present study, saliva samples from 59 adults with ...

The sorghum salt tolerant gene SbTEF1 was identified by genome-wide association study (GWAS) and the PAV284 which located in ...

Centenary Institute researchers have uncovered new genetic causes of inherited heart conditions, providing families with ...

In the largest genetic analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome to date, scientists have identified new variants linked to the ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Genetics could determine the ...