Scientists say that 55 percent of differences in human lifespan are due to genetic makeup, much more than previously believed ...

Researchers discovered that selfish chromosomes exploit the Overdrive gene to destroy competing sperm during development, increasing their chances of inheritance and shedding light on genetic conflict ...

Colorectal cancer is often linked to lifestyle, but inherited gene mutations can also raise risk. Hereditary conditions like Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) can lead to ...

Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species—including plants, fungi, and even humans—are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called “selfish ...

Research on Tourette’s indicates that the condition is strongly influenced by inherited genetic factors, with environmental factors also contributing to its development. Tourette syndrome is a ...