The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

A study of over 1.2 million people has uncovered new genetic clues to dyslexia, shedding light on brain development and ...

Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

New genetic evidence links higher BMI and IBD to hidradenitis suppurativa risk, while smoking remains unclear. Read more.

Your "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a study of rats ...

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...

An expansive new study offers clear evidence that sequencing the genomes of diverse populations can yield fresh insights into how our DNA shapes our health. A team of researchers involved in an ...

Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

Groundbreaking research at Seattle Children's Hospital provides critical genetic diagnoses for newborns within 48 hours.

A genetic study involving more than 1.2 million people has pinpointed 95 genetic loci that are associated with risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including 80 loci that had not ...