Genetic research is finally starting to explain how DNA risk scores translate into real disease, not just in single genes but ...

An international collective of researchers is delivering new insights into why having multiple psychiatric disorders is the ...

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

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

Sometimes, a small error in the sequence of DNA can lead to a very serious disease. Scientists have identified many mutations ...

Tiny genetic variations between humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans might not be all they were cracked up to be.

Genetic testing can be a fearful, daunting, overwhelming, exciting, or joyful experience. In many cases, the emotions of people who pursue genetic testing can be described with more than just one of ...

Your "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a study of rats ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. A massive genetic study has found key genes linked to cannabis ...

The gut microbiome - made up of trillions of microbes in the digestive tract - is vital for digestion and overall health. Diet and medication shape these microbial ecosystems, but the contribution of ...