Sitting in my doctor's examination room, I was surprised when she told me, "Genetics don't really matter for chronic disease.

Leading trade organizations representing the makers of cell and gene therapies are calling for a 10-year moratorium on ...

Environmental factors such as lifestyle and the medications you take influence the effects your genes have on your body − and ...

In the rapidly evolving field of genetics, the continuous development of advanced tools and methodologies is revolutionizing ...

The slice of code — a stretch of DNA that acts like a dial to turn up the expression of certain genes — expanded the outer ...

Is there a difference in brain structure between men and women? If we were to find such a difference in a single neuron, ...

About 15% of all couples of reproductive age are involuntarily childless. A major reason why so many need assisted ...

You might think you know which animals and plants are considered "domesticated" or “domestic” and which ones aren't—but a new ...

The results of an international study shed new light the underlying biological mechanisms which cause differences in health risks, symptoms and outcomes between males and females.

Girls in the US are starting their periods earlier, which could signal health impacts later. A new study shows that nutrition ...

Some educators have built up a huge following online and their tips are in demand for students keen to maximise their performance on the big day ...