The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients ...
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A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A sweeping genetic analysis reveals when obesity is the common thread linking chronic diseases, and ...
Testing the biological sex of an athlete is becoming more common in sport, with governing bodies defending the practice as ...
A monastery garden in the mid-1800s became the birthplace of genetics. Gregor Mendel, a friar, studied pea plants. He ...
In recent years, the popularity of at-home DNA testing kits has skyrocketed. Companies like the popular 23andMe have made it easier than ever for individuals to explore their genetic heritage, uncover ...
Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: Both environment and genetics can ...