Genome sequencing has been used to determine how much genes influence human characteristics including height and weight, and ...

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you ...

Depression in young adulthood has a stronger hereditary component and is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts ...

Seed plants are essential as a source of food, fuel, medicine, and more. Now, a multidisciplinary team of researchers has ...

A new study is providing a clearer picture of the genetic landscape of major depression, revealing that the disorder may have ...

New whole-genome sequencing data reveals how strongly DNA shapes everyday traits, closing the long-standing gap in ...

Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

Currently, there are several hypotheses surrounding the disappearance of Neanderthals. While they all have at least some ...

A set of 13 genes expressed in the brain and adipose tissue confer about a threefold higher risk for severe obesity.

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit ...

An international research collaboration, including INRAE, has published the complete set of genes (pangenome) and agronomic ...