In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

Enable more effective and targeted treatments that address unique needs for patients with pharmacogenomics. The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to medication has long been recognized as a ...

No gene acts alone: interacting variants and protein partnerships can worsen, mask or even rescue disease risk, demanding ...

A recent study published in Nature explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to better understand the how human genetic disruptions lead to a variety of diseases. For the study, a new ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine are hopeful new research could prevent up to 130,000 unneeded fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules and subsequent ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos are among the closest living relatives of humans. They share more than 98% of our DNA, highlighting ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine-processing genes shape gut motility, link constipation and diarrhea to ...

Research on Tourette’s indicates that the condition is strongly influenced by inherited genetic factors, with environmental factors also contributing to its development. Tourette syndrome is a ...

If you’ve ever wondered why some people can eat whatever they want and stay slim while others struggle with weight despite their best efforts, genetics holds many of the answers. For people with ...

Over 12.5 million Americans live with a lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the American Lung Association. While COPD notably occurs in smokers, some ...