Women can only pass on the X chromosome, while it's male sperm that determines whether a baby will be of female sex (X) or ...

This study merges causal genetics and network theory, revealing 32 genes linked to long COVID, offering insights for ...

Chronological age is a primary method for assessing healthcare managers’ decisions regarding how to treat and care for ...

The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 ...

Conversations quickly moved beyond a cleft lip and palate to discussions about associated genetic syndromes, including Down ...

“TED is 5 times more prevalent in women, and because of that, men are often overlooked for the diagnosis,” Nijm said. The ...

Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes arms are ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the ...

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

Maternal genetics extend far beyond mere aesthetics like eye color; they deeply influence our vitality, cognitive abilities, ...

Earlier this year, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged that the search for autism's cause—a ...