Scientists say that 55 percent of differences in human lifespan are due to genetic makeup, much more than previously believed ...

A new study published in Science is challenging long-held assumptions about how we measure genetic risk in endangered species ...

Weizmann Institute study finds genetics may account for about 50 percent of human lifespan, more than double previous estimates.

"This is a landmark study in the field of Alzheimer's research and is the culmination of 30 years' work," the co-author said. PHILADELPHIA -- An additional 42 genes connected to the development of ...

A new study published in Neurology, led by Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that people of South Asian, African ...

Wolves living inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone show genetic and immune-system signals that researchers say may be linked ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A study of over 1.2 million people has uncovered new genetic clues to dyslexia, shedding light on brain development and reading ...

Many MS genetic risk factors are shared across ancestral backgrounds, but European-focused studies may miss others, per a study.

Koala populations with low genetic diversity are actually recovering by "reshuffling" their genes to remove harmful mutations ...

A systematic review of 52 scientific papers submitted to a world-leading clinical genetics journal from multiple scientists ...

Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren't aware of their danger, a new study says. Nearly 90% of people carrying genetics that cause ...

Massive Swedish study of over two million people reveals that genetic risk for mental illness often points toward ...