Analysis - The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked ...

But in the thorny thicket that is family history, Obama is actually connected to Africa through ... really,” he said. “It’s your genes that determines your genealogy and that determines who you really ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

In that sense, more information about how your genes, family history and habits play into the devastating disease is always a good thing. And a new study has just identified 16 new genes linked to ...

A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to integrate data on ...

A gene that makes Labradors more likely to overeat is the same gene found in obesity-prone humans, according to new research.

Dogs' history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and ...

Up to 10% of cancers are caused by genes that can be easily detected by commercially available tests. These include such common cancers as cancer of the breast, ovary, colon, stomach, uterus and ...

In that sense, more information about how your genes, family history and habits play into the devastating disease is always a good thing. And a new study has just identified 16 new genes linked to ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge studied labrador retrievers, known for being foodie dogs. Read more at ...