Researchers have found more than a hundred new genes that they believe are linked to schizophrenia. And part of the reason they found them is that they looked in different places than they’ve looked ...

(Westend61/Getty Images) The DNA blueprint we carry around with us today has been influenced far more by natural selection ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Certain genes related to immunity have also been tied to big brains and long lifespans in mammals ...

New research uncovers potential genetic advantages–and disadvantages—linked to having red hair. Here's what's behind this.

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world, and an estimated 90,000 new patients are diagnosed every year in the US alone. Scientists have tried to learn more ...

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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune and neurological disorder that strikes women about three times as often as men. There are many suspected causes of MS, including environmental factors (that may be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research from the UK shows our Golden buddies have similar genes to us humans! golden retriever behaviors may be linked to human ...

With no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, doctors have repeatedly stressed the importance of knowing your personal risk factors and doing everything you can to protect your brain as you age. In that sense ...

The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has identified 9 additional genes linked to its most severe form, hyperemesis ...