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The history of genomics has long been a story of reading a book where only every fiftieth page made sense. While the Human ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers ...

For over 200 years, there has been just one species of giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. This unmistakable African animal is easily recognized across the world. With their long necks and distinctive ...

Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues that help explain why some people go to the bathroom more often than others—and vitamin B1 unexpectedly takes center stage.

A large genetic study reveals shared genetic patterns linking schizophrenia with bone health, highlighting the need for ...

A genetic study reveals that it is not coffee itself, but how long caffeine remains in the blood, that influences the risk of diabetes.