SALT LAKE CITY -- Researchers already know there are many genes in our body that probably influence our behavior and our temperament. But this new study is the first to link a variant of a common gene ...

Scientists found that some inherited traits can bypass the traditional rules of genetics, revealing a surprising new layer of ...

Dutch researchers have identified a gene in long-lived families that may be responsible for their longevity being passed on.

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide ...

The chemicals flowing through your bloodstream tell a story that your DNA alone cannot. They reflect what you eat, how your ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...