DNA in museum collections harbours rich information on the past population genetics of endangered species, including butterflies. The remnant (meta)populations of Euphydryas maturna (Nymphalidae), a ...

One of the best-known genetic factors associated with late-onset Alzheimer's is the APOE gene, particularly the APOE E4 ...

Species distribution models (SDMs) are widely used to predict habitat suitability but their usefulness and accuracy for inferring population health is still debated. Here, we evaluate whether ...

Understanding gene regulation may be key to interpreting human disease genetics. Genes are regulated in part by stretches of ...

A rare genetic mutation could help to explain why some people who don’t smoke still develop lung cancer.

New twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socioeconomic status. The study, which follows twins during the crucial early adult years, reinforces the view that ...

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 ...

* Five shared genetic factors explain most inherited risk across 14 psychiatric disorders * Disorders within the same genetic group show minimal genetic differences * Findings //support biology-based ...

An international team of researchers led by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark has pinpointed some of the reasons why obesity does not affect everyone ...

Experiencing severe menstrual cramps could be a sign of endometriosis, a complex and often overlooked health issue that ...

Experts have long warned about the potential impact on well-being, but new research suggests that a person's genes could help ...