Seven years ago, I took a bet with Charles Murray about whether we’d basically understand the genetics of intelligence by now ...

The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in ...

Reading determines almost all aspects of everyday life. Reading allows you to learn in school, to read signs, to read books, and talk to people. But for millions, reading is a constant struggle.

Advances in pig genetics are rapidly changing breeding and herd management. With digital phenotyping and artificial ...

Maria Branyas Morera was the oldest person in the world when she died. Scientists analysed her genes, metabolism and more. “We wanted to learn from her particular case to benefit other people,” says ...

Important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression have been revealed for the first time in findings that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments.

Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against ...