New genetic evidence links higher BMI and IBD to hidradenitis suppurativa risk, while smoking remains unclear. Read more.

Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced a study indicating that the use of its online screening tool, MyGeneHistory®, alongside a virtual education program, significantly increased the completion rates for ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Less than 30% of people with certain genetic variants go blind, despite the faulty genes previously being thought to cause ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced in a press release that a study published in JCO Precision Oncology indicates their RiskScore® tool enhances breast cancer screening by aligning clinician ...

Conventional investigations of the genetic contributors to Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk and progression have ignored the role of the X-chromosome, primarily due to technical analysis limitations. To ...

A study of over 1.2 million people has uncovered new genetic clues to dyslexia, shedding light on brain development and ...

A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster into five biological families, exposing shared pathways and pinpointing where their genetic roots diverge. Study: Mapping the ...