Thin stretches of the human X chromosome look oddly empty when you scan for Neanderthal DNA. Geneticists even have a name for the gaps: “Neanderthal deserts.

But the study, published Thursday in the journal Science, shows “that whenever Neanderthals and modern humans have mated, ...

A landmark global study co‑led by Dalhousie researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, ...

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health ...

A genetic analysis reveals that ancient pairings between humans and Neanderthals favored female humans mating with male Neanderthals, shedding light on their interactions.

Rapidly testing hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences, scientists identified specific genetic variations contributing to blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

An autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, called autoimmune hypothyroidism (AIHT), is the most common autoimmune disease, yet it remains largely understudied. New research from scientists ...

Researchers at McGill University and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of ...

A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster into five biological families, exposing shared pathways and pinpointing where their genetic roots diverge. Study: Mapping the ...

Sentinel participant showed OPGx-BEST1 was well tolerated with no ocular inflammation, treatment-related adverse events, or ...

A child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) at age 10 and their subsequent growth trajectory through age 18 are critical indicators of future metabolic health, according to a new study mapping the genetic ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced in a press release that a study published in JCO Precision Oncology indicates their RiskScore® tool enhances breast cancer screening by aligning clinician ...