A "genomic-first" approach to screening for rare genetic disorders—identifying specific genetic variants and then studying ...

Genetic changes that create ever-expanding numbers of identical sperm cells are more widespread than previously thought, ...

Back in 2019, an international team first identified 109 genes linked in different combinations with eight psychiatric ...

Ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome may boost people's susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A study published in May in the ...

Rare diseases are hard to diagnose and often require costly genetic testing and visits to specialists. The testing can be hard to access, especially for people who live in rural areas. Researchers at ...

Ancient humans crossing the Bering Strait into the Americas carried more than tools and determination—they also carried a ...