About 10 in 100 people are left-handed, but why? A new article highlights the crucial role of early brain development for ...

People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.

Plants survive climate change using genetic variations. Scientists studied Marchantia polymorpha to find key adaptation ...

What makes the human brain unique? A Yale study unlocks new insights into genetic changes that shaped our evolution.

NAIROBI ― Understanding the genetic traits of chimpanzees and how they help them adapt to unique conditions in different ...

More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, ...

Researchers discovered how genetic switches shaped human brain evolution by fine-tuning shared gene expression.

Genetic testing has become an asset in today’s society, which values personalized healthcare more than before. By delving into one’s composition, individuals can not only gauge potential health ...

Previous genetic studies of Huntington's ... In the meantime, the researchers are working to understand how DNA-repeat tracts longer than 150 CAGs lead to neuronal impairment and death, and ...

In the meantime, the researchers are working to understand how CAG repeats above 150 lead to neuronal impairment and death and why repeats expand more in some kinds of neurons than others. They are ...

UMD researchers have discovered key mechanisms in gene regulation that could improve the design of RNA-based medicines.