Whole genome data from autistic individuals, their families and other participants suggests that certain Neanderthal variants could be associated with autism.

Some people seem naturally funny, always ready with a clever joke or a witty comment. Others struggle to land a punchline.

In other words, a baby's tendency to cry might have more to do with their DNA than anything a parent does—or doesn't—do. "For ...

A groundbreaking study of nearly 45,000 people shows how a blood test measuring proteins can estimate which organs are aging ...

New research suggests that a child’s crying is largely explained by genetics and parents themselves have limited options to ...

Each case is different. Scientists have struggled to parse through the many ways autism can manifest, much less to link these ...

Wondering if autism is inherited Read ahead to know what the science and experts say about autism genetics and why the ...

A new twin study reveals that how much an infant cries is strongly influenced by genetics, leaving parents with limited ...

Groundbreaking new research from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation has pinpointed four distinct subtypes of ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct ...

The researchers found health perks directly linked with weight loss through blood test results, including increases in HDL ...

Chinese researchers have found that genetics play a significant role in maintaining the brain's critical balance, crucial for ...