A large international study suggests that a subset of people with Type 2 diabetes carry genetic variants that blunt the ...

A new study indicates scientists may be able to tell if a baby was breastfed by a blood test.

Key Takeaways People’s genetics can affect how well GLP-1 drugs work for themSpecific genetic traits are associated with better or worse weight loss on the medsGenetics also might play a role in risk ...

A new study suggests that the long-standing Mendelian view of genetics has some blind spots.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville neuroscientist Keerthi Krishnan studies how genes, especially MECP2, shape brain ...

When Santa Claus brought 10-year-old Kathy High a junior chemistry set for Christmas more than 60 years ago, he never could’ve imagined what an incredible gift he was giving her. And ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can have the same genetic cause, a discovery that won ...

A breakthrough in genetics reveals how spines first appeared, changing what we know about the evolution of complex species.

New research explains the role of genes and other health factors.

Variants in GLP‑1 and GIP receptor genes partly determine weight loss and nausea risk on GLP‑1 drugs, signaling a shift from ...

GLP-1 medications may not always work for weight loss. New research suggests that around 10% of people carry genetic ...

As global warming accelerates, extreme heat waves are causing widespread death of tropical reef corals. Most corals rely on ...