Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

New research has revealed an incredible discovery: modern humans carry 20% of their genetic material from a mysterious population that split from our ancestors 1.5 million years ago. This study ...

You can thank your parents for your eye and hair color, the shape of your nose, and maybe some of the health issues you might ...

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

Your genes code for all your traits. Some genes are dominant and expressed if you receive a copy from one parent. Others are recessive and only apparent if you receive a copy from both parents. Genes ...

The largest genetic map of human metabolism reveals new insights on the role of metabolites in health and disease.

NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tests in 1,225 patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer reveal for the first time a genetic trait among most of those who did not respond to the latest ...

Genes influence when autism becomes visible, revealing early and late developmental patterns across childhood.

Chimpanzees are adapted to live across diverse habitats in Africa, but little is known about the potential adaptation of chimps in different environments. A new study has found that these apes possess ...