From the ability to detect the smell of wet soil to the scent of ripe fruit, the human olfactory system has evolved over ...

Genetics do play an outsized role in determining your stature, but a new study suggests vitamin D status may also be part of the equation. Here's what you need to know. To better understand whether ...

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

The largest genomic study of African elephants to date has found that both species - savanna and forest elephants - remain in ...

The discoveries point to new treatment pathways and raise hopes of tailoring therapies based on a woman’s genetic profile.

For years, dietary advice on red meat and brain health has been one-size-fits-all: eat less, and your aging brain will thank ...

A genetic master map of ancient grasses could be the key to future-proofing global food supplies, according to a new study ...

People diagnosed with autism in early childhood may have genetic and developmental differences from those diagnosed in late childhood and onwards. This is the finding of researchers from the ...

UAB is leading a national study examining how personalized genetic risk information can improve prevention of chronic ...

The Genes & Health study aims to understand how genes influence health, improve diagnosis and treatments, as well as ensure ...

The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has ...

A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing them to migraine might have an ...