Genes May Explain Why Kids With Autism Avoid Eye Contact
2017-07-13
More research could shed light on how these genetic pathways workContinue Reading
Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart Surgeries
2017-07-13
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countriesContinue Reading
FDA Panel OKs What May Soon Be First Gene Therapy Approved in U.S.
2017-07-13
Expensive but potent leukemia therapy genetically transforms patients’ immune system cells to fight diseaseContinue Reading
Boozing Can Age You Right Down to Your Cells
2017-06-26
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall healthContinue Reading
Do Older Dads Produce Brainy Boys?
2017-06-21
Study finds their sons score high in intelligence and focusContinue Reading
Why Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation Are Good for You
2017-06-19
Mind-body interventions reverse DNA reactions that cause stress, study suggestsContinue Reading
Mummy DNA Gives Clues to Egypt’s Long History
2017-05-31
Foreign conquest didn’t have big impact on genetics of ancient or modern Egyptians, study findsContinue Reading
Scientists Report Progress on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer
2017-05-26
But research is still in early stagesContinue Reading
Genes May Govern Your Risk for PTSD
2017-04-26
Link with the psychiatric disorder is more apparent for women, study contendsContinue Reading
Love Chocolate? Potato Chips? Your Genes Might Be to Blame
2017-04-23
Study findings may someday lead to more individualized diet advice, researcher saysContinue Reading
You Can Probably Credit Your Genes for These Facial Features
2017-04-21
Twins study found DNA most at play for nose’s tip, area around lips, cheekbonesContinue Reading
How the Neanderthal in Your Genes Affects Your Health
2017-02-23
The DNA appears to influence certain human traits and diseases, scientists sayContinue Reading
Geneticists Get to the Roots of Hair Loss in Men
2017-02-14
Researchers spot close to 300 genetic regions linked to baldness, which could provide targets for treatmentContinue Reading
Genes Tied to Belly Size Also Linked to Heart Disease
2017-02-14
Large study found association, but did not prove cause and effectContinue Reading