Yes, some studies have found that genetics may play a role in the development of spinal stenosis. However, researchers agree that more studies are needed to better understand the role of genetics in ...

Forty years ago, a postdoctoral researcher named James McGrath who would go on to spend more than three decades as a clinical geneticist and research scientist at Yale, made a discovery that advanced ...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at RCSI chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Somewhere between the grocery lists taped to my fridge and the snacks I ...

Notably, the Xavante exhibit distinct morphological traits, evolving rapidly over approximately 1,500 years. This evolution, diverging from classical Amerindian patterns, raises intriguing questions ...

A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before him. Slowly, his personality began to ebb away. Now, at the age of 75, his cognitive ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) follows an X-linked inheritance pattern. The condition most often affects males, while females may be carriers of the genetic change that causes it. If you have DMD, ...

ORONO, Maine — Humans may be experiencing one of the most unusual evolutionary changes in our species’ history, and it may have little to do with DNA. A new study from the University of Maine suggests ...

Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women’s risk for major diseases and accelerates aging, while later timing offers protective benefits. Genetic analysis reveals ...

Join us on a vibrant journey to a guppy breeding farm as we search for rare, colorful guppies with stunning patterns and genetics. From rainbow tails to metallic flares, this tour is a dream for ...

In Destiny’s Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, we envisioned a world where every newborn would be screened for genetic risks. We see a future in which the randomness of genetic inheritance ...

Close to Oceania has traditionally been one of the great hinges of humanity. Colonized more than 50,000 years ago, it became both refuge and departure point—initially for descendants of Africa's first ...

Cystic fibrosis represents one of the most common inherited genetic disorders affecting people of European descent, touching the lives of approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States alone.