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

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic analysis. Scientists know that Neanderthals and humans mated because there ...

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

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future ...

A large international study has mapped the genetic landscape of feline cancers for the first time, revealing striking similarities between tumor-driving mutations in cats, humans, and dogs.

Researchers have developed a light-induced DNA detection method that enables rapid, PCR-free genetic analysis. Their technique offers ultra-sensitive mutation detection in just five minutes, reducing ...

Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have developed a new genetic risk score that predicts who is most likely to experience irregular or dangerous heart rhythms. The test merges several types of ...

A new genetic analysis using data from over five million people has provided a clearer understanding of the risk of going on to live with obesity. New research led by the Universities of Copenhagen ...

Cannabis and other illicit drugs are associated with higher stroke risk, underscoring the importance of addressing substance ...