From dwarfism to overgrowth, scientists unravel the complex genetic blueprint that determines how tall—or short—we become. Review: The genetic basis of human height. Image Credit: XiXinXing / ...

Scientists reveal a hidden second layer of human DNA, showing how genome folding controls genes and influences disease development.

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health traits. By probing regions of DNA previously linked to disease, the work has ...

Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk for certain diseases. And while cancer-linked genes such as BRCA1 and TP53 are relatively familiar, ...

EMBL researchers created SDR-seq, a next-generation tool that decodes both DNA and RNA from the same cell. It finally opens access to non-coding regions, where most disease-associated genetic variants ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

Genomic testing for nutrition offers personalised dietary insights by analysing genetic variants that influence metabolism, nutrient requirements and disease predispositions. In an interview with HT ...