Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Genetic factors account for much of the variation in personality traits across the lifespan. Shared upbringing plays a ...

The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 ...

Seven years ago, I took a bet from one of the most controversial figures in the scientific world. Charles Murray, the political scientist who—along with the late psychologist Richard Herrnstein—wrote ...

While some genes are directly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, developing early onset Alzheimer’s might also have to do with lifestyle factors. Early onset (also called younger onset) Alzheimer’s ...

After more than 50 years of research, scientists still don't know exactly what causes autism. But the data make clear that ...

UNL researchers are linking cattle genetics and rumen microbes to find ways to cut methane losses and boost feed efficiency on ranches. AMARILLO, Texas — Methane isn’t just an environmental ...

Editor’s note: On May 19, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced that it was the successful bidder in the bankruptcy auction to buy 23andMe and its assets for $256 million. Regeneron says it will ...