New research reveals how complex interactions between genetic variants can explain different outcomes in disorders like autism, schizophrenia, and more.

The field of genetics has evolved rapidly in recent years, however early understanding of inheritance patterns began much ...

Chromosomes are tightly coiled structures in each of your cells that contain DNA, the code for all life. DNA is organized in segments on chromosomes called genes. Humans typically have 46 chromosomes ...

Intelligence is linked to genes, but its development depends not only on heredity, but also on environmental influences.

In a breakthrough that redefines both speed and clinical potential, a new world record for the fastest human whole genome ...

Genetics and heredity are complex subjects, especially for children. It's not easy to explain to youngsters what DNA is, what it's used for, or the principles of recessive and dominant genes. As part ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.