Some people seem naturally funny, always ready with a clever joke or a witty comment. Others struggle to land a punchline.

TWO distinct genetic populations of anopheles mosquitoes with different DNA and resistance levels are scattered across the country, a collaborative study has uncovered. Dr Joel Odero, a senior ...

If a trait survives because it’s evolutionarily beneficial, then – pretty much by definition – it should be inheritable. That ...

Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key ...

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's caused by a ...

Putting the brakes on an enzyme might rescue neurons that are dying due to a type of Parkinson's disease that's caused by a ...

The study examined how individuals’ varying sensitivity to environmental factors can influence levels of ADHD symptoms, autistic traits, anxiety symptoms ...

Understanding genetic factors in cavity resistance can help explain why some people seem to get cavities despite excellent oral care while others maintain perfect teeth with minimal effort.

A new study has investigated the genetic influences on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and has identified about thirty genes that are associated with this serious mental health issue. The ...

RFK Jr attributes rise in autism to environmental factors, while CDC points to improved diagnostic practices 'This is coming from an environmental toxin,' RFK Jr. said.

Genetic factors in women's health studied using data from 300,000 participants by Estonian Research Council Study design and effective sample size (n eff) for 42 analyzed female health diagnoses.

Risk factors for depression also include traumatic or stressful events, a history of other mental health disorders, and substance abuse, according to the US-based medical centre Mayo Clinic.