More people may be at risk of a potentially fatal heart condition than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Queen
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A group of genes involved in building components for our cells also impacts our lifespan, according to a study published in the journal Genome Research (1). Researchers already knew that
How come health officials and the media are not honestly exploring why? The first confirmed COVID-19 case in Africa was on February 14, 2020 in Egypt. The first in sub-Saharan
Some trees, like the Gingko Biloba tree, manage to live for thousands of years. But how do they achieve this amazing feat? Scientists are using genetics to uncover the secrets
In a new study published on 3 June in Genome Biology, Gunasekara and colleagues present a new map of epigenetic variation in humans. The new information will potentially allow scientists
The massive Human Genome Project launched nearly 30 years ago brought hope that scientists would finally decipher the root cause of human disease. However, reality has not quite met expectations,
Is there a link between socioeconomic status and genes? And what influence do environmental factors and genetics have on health and life outcomes? A new study published on 8 April
Researchers have discovered that empathy is not only developed through life experiences and education, but it is also determined in part by our genes. They also found that on average,