Medical genetics is an interdisciplinary field that studies the role of genetic variation in human disease. It investigates a wide range of conditions—from single-gene disorders to complex polygenic ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future ...

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that a genetic preference for immediate rewards is linked to less education and earlier parenthood. This provides evidence ...

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, yet myths and misconceptions continue to surround it. In many societies, seizures are still wrongly linked to superstition or ...