The reasons why people have such varied experiences has been unclear, though new research from the 23andMe genetic testing ...

For decades, the “classical view” of genetics has hewn closely to the original work of Austro-Hungarian biologist Gregor ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

New research suggests genetics plays a role in the effectiveness and side effects of weight-loss drugs.

Gene abnormalities may make some people more susceptible to myocarditis, a rare type of heart inflammation that can affect young people and athletes, a large new study shows. The findings, published ...

(Daniel Day/The Image Bank/Getty Images) When someone scrapes their nails down a chalkboard, many of us might feel ...

Variants in GLP‑1 and GIP receptor genes partly determine weight loss and nausea risk on GLP‑1 drugs, signaling a shift from ...

Dunkin's new commercial starring Gavin Casalegno is the latest ad to spark heated debate over its alleged underlying tones following the Sydney Sweeney and American Eagle campaign controversy. The ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

A large 23andMe-based GWAS found that common variants in GLP1R and GIPR help explain why some people lose more weight or ...