Rapidly testing hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences, scientists identified specific genetic variations contributing to blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar.

Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to "score" and "select" IVF embryos.

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health ...

A new study suggests that inherited traits explain a small but measurable share of why some people relocate far from where ...

Companies now offer polygenic embryo selection to prospective parents undergoing IVF. But the technology is dangerously underregulated.

New study uncovers genetic links between testosterone regulation and polycystic ovary syndrome, shedding light on the role of androgens in PCOS development. Study: Unveiling the shared genetic ...

Genes are short sections of DNA that determine an animal’s traits—everything from coat color and claw strength to body shape ...

While I like to stay active, I wouldn't consider myself naturally athletic. Throughout the years, I've tried plenty of sports: golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding — you name it. And ...

In one of my previous posts, some readers commented that they disagreed with my stance that parents are the primary influence in the lives of their children. At least two commenters insisted that they ...