A recent study has shown that the human ancestral DNA plays a crucial role in defining an individual's longevity.

Ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you’ve got those tiny cheek holes or why you can see colors your friends can’t? It ...

Genetic factors account for much of the variation in personality traits across the lifespan. Shared upbringing plays a smaller role in adult personality than many clinical models assume.

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological mechanisms.

Study highlights genetic factors driving earlier diabetes onset, reduced insulin production, and obesity patterns in South Asians. Study: Genetic basis of early onset and progression of type 2 ...

Dario Cantù, a professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology, in the grape orchard outside the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science. (Jael Mackendorf/UC Davis) Wild North ...

Explore the fascinating ways dog breeds continue to evolve through genetic influences. Coat Length The fluffy Afghan Hound ...

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...