Your DNA contains millions of genetic variants that interact with each other in ways that affect whether diseases such as schizophrenia and heart disease develop, and with what severity.

One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing ...

IgA nephropathy has a complex hereditary pattern. You may not develop it unless you inherit multiple risk genes and also ...

It seems some people are too smart for sex. A new study has revealed that there’s a lot more to it than just being a “choosy” bachelor or bachelorette. The research found that sexlessness is linked to ...

A plan to genetically engineer a version of the dodo, a giant flightless bird that disappeared 400 years ago and became the poster child for extinction, has made some headway, according to Texas-based ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The ...

Experts fear that Donald Trump’s anti-painkiller tirade could lead to an increase in risk factors for autism, and don’t trust the administration to assess data as it continues to search for a cause.

Aerobic capacity, which is often referred to as VO2 max, is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use while exercising. VO2 max is an important way to measure your overall fitness and see how ...

The best home DNA kits are more popular than ever, giving us a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, reveal inherited characteristics, and even ...