On average throughout the world men are taller than women, but why is this? Researchers now believe they have the answer, uncovering a key genetic mechanism behind this specific contrast in humans.

The headline figure of lifespan being around “50% heritable” risks being misunderstood as meaning genes determine half of a ...

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Scientists are discovering that our tendency to develop certain phobias might be written in our DNA before we even encounter the things that terrify us. Evidence from twin studies suggests that ...

Researchers identify genetic markers that predict the rate of β-cell failure in type 1 diabetes, facilitating earlier, personalized care strategies Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition ...

The blurred lines between conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia may finally have a genetic explanation. A new study, applying advanced genomic statistical methods to data from over ...