In genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers look for small variations in the sequences of human genes that are connected to some characteristic or condition. Scientists have now performed ...

An international research team has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, ...

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

The blurred lines between conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia may finally have a genetic explanation. A new study, applying advanced genomic statistical methods to data from over ...

Outside of genetics, which has a well-documented link to the risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D), investigators detail available research spanning a variety of factors, including viral infections, pesticide ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The ...

Depression is partially genetic meaning that you are more likely to suffer from it if someone from your family does, too.

In this analysis, researchers aimed to determine which factors play a role in cardiovascular risk in childhood cancer survivors.

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...