Genetics

Genetic screening could provide an early chance to counter bone weakening

The relatively rapid evolution of our brains could explain why humans suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but animals don’t.

People with frequent common skin cancers could have a higher risk of developing other cancers, study shows.

Activating the release of a mood-regulating chemical into a single brain circuit can improve the sociability of mice with autismlike symptoms.

Evidence of blood-sugar level spikes in healthy people prompts call for everyone to undergo annual continuous glucose monitoring.

The new Precision Health and Integrated Diagnostics Center searches for ways to prevent disease entirely

Knowing the genetic makeup of these marine invertebrates could aid conservation efforts.

People who are genetically prone to heart disease can still benefit from regular exercise.

More women with cancer are opting to skip BRCA test in favor of mutlipanel analysis.

Cleaning out digested proteins could reboot the ability of aging cells to make new neurons.