The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, ...

Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical ...

Genes influence when autism becomes visible, revealing early and late developmental patterns across childhood.

New study finds women have twice as many genetic markers for depression than men, offering insights into sex-specific risks.

A gene is a basic unit of heredity, the means by which traits get passed from one generation to the next, and genetics is the study of how these biological traits are inherited. A little over half of ...

A "genomic-first" approach to screening for rare genetic disorders—identifying specific genetic variants and then studying ...