The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit ...

Some evidence indicates that ADHD is partially genetic, but experts warn that there are other factors that may contribute to developing it.

There is a strong genetic component to asthma, but you can still develop asthma even if you are not genetically predisposed to it.

Genetic mirroring gives adoptees and foster youth reflections of self. Without it, identity feels like a blank mirror, ...

Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage.

Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the development of ...

Genes influence when autism becomes visible, revealing early and late developmental patterns across childhood.

From DNA to behavior, this is the science of inheritance — how much of what makes you “you” truly comes from your parents, ...

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

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For decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn and Azeen Ghorayshi ...