Euan Ashley's lab explores the intricate interactions of gene variants. Tiny "typos," or genetic mutations, can sneak into ...

Nature and nurture both determine how likely you are to develop a particular disease. Hiroshi Watanabe/DigitalVision via Getty Images Sitting in my doctor’s examination room, I was surprised when she ...

No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

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

A viral infection can trigger a neurological disease similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in mice with a specific ...

A new study confirms this long-held theory, discovering that 60 percent of defective genetic pairs impacting the production ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder marked by amyloid plaque buildup and cognitive decline, remains a challenging condition to understand at the molecular level. While substantial ...

The development of a child begins during pregnancy, when prenatal environmental factors and genetic influences interact to shape fetal development and long-term health outcomes. Increasing evidence ...

The study of gene interactions and biological processes is at the forefront of contemporary biological research, providing critical insights into the intricate networks that govern cellular function ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Arun Durvasula, University of Southern California (THE CONVERSATION) Sitting in my ...