Scientists have long known that there’s a link between heredity and personality – that who we are is in part influenced by who came before us. That doesn’t give you an excuse for, say, being a jerk ...

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, ...

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

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 ...

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

One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing ...

Chimpanzees are adapted to live across diverse habitats in Africa, but little is known about the potential adaptation of chimps in different environments. A new study has found that these apes possess ...