A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

A teenager who lived in southern Europe around 12,000 years ago has become the earliest person in history to receive a ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

Certain rare genetic disorders may cause a child to develop obesity. Health experts may refer to these conditions as syndromic childhood obesity. They may affect a child’s metabolism or cause them to ...

A significant overlap has been identified in the functionalities of genes associated with immune and metabolic disorders, suggesting a fundamental frameshift is needed in our understanding of the two.

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated ...