genes

Latest developments in genome testing reveal our general level of happiness may be largely down to our genes.

Spinal stenosis is a condition characterised by the narrowing of spaces within the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord.

In the early 20th century, the eugenics movement propagated a large body of research claiming the intellectual superiority of White Europeans over other racial groups.

A new study published in the US medical journal makes a strong case for universal genetic testing at 30.

As school SATs rows rumble on, a simple new saliva test could be a far less painful way to establish everyone’s maths and English aptitude.

Personal genotyping, sequencing our DNA and understanding its complexity will lead to precision medicine tailored for everyone.

Fast but sloppy, that’s how the transcription of genes changes with age.

Males of a species evolving traits for sexual conflict can cause problems for females, and, ultimately, the whole population.

The brains of people with Down syndrome develop the same neurodegenerative tangles and plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers have uncovered new genes and genetic changes associated with an autism spectrum disorder.

Animal studies on great apes have long been banned in Europe for ethical reasons.

Cluster headaches, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating for people living with these conditions.

Some parents with ADHD may wonder about the likelihood of their child also developing ADHD.

A child’s educational success depends on the genes that they haven’t inherited from their parents, as well as the genes they have.

A scientific team has shown that the release of neurotransmitters in the brain is impaired in patients with schizophrenia.