genetics
The latest news on genetics
Knowing personal risks for certain diseases doesn't seem to spur health care overuse, study finds
Geared toward siblings of kids with the disorder, but experts question precision of the exam
Certain variants were related to faster progression of movement disorder
Some help disease spread more easily, while others may predict response to treatments
Gene event 2.5 million years ago may explain why humans are smarter than great apes, researchers say
Women's genetic backgrounds may increase susceptibility
Patients doing well a decade later but virus itself not eradicated
Preliminary study found women who showed alterations in a specific gene were more likely to develop disease later
Mouse study suggests synthetic form of compound found in grapes deserves a look
It also may be that small size reduced their food requirements, and helped in hot climate
