Scientists discovered that aging DNA repeats expand at wildly different speeds—and in some people, the consequences can be devastating. A sweeping genetic study drawing on data from more than 900,000 ...

Genetics play a role in low testosterone for some men, but underlying causes vary widely. Many genes influence testosterone ...

Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup. The findings, ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects nearly one in three adults around the globe. It starts when fat builds up inside the liver’s cells. Over time, this buildup can ...

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms observed in consultation, research is ...

Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children's behavior, especially for those at higher genetic risk for conduct problems, according to Rutgers Health-led ...

I’ve always been tempted to do a genetic test to check in on my heart. I’m in pretty good health, but I have a few close relatives who’ve had heart attacks, strokes, and cancer, so I know my genes ...

Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many. The ground trembles and clouds of dust swirl as enormous hordes of large animals thunder across the ...