A landmark global study co‑led by Dalhousie researchers offers the clearest picture yet of anxiety’s biological roots, ...

Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the ...

An expansive new study offers clear evidence that sequencing the genomes of diverse populations can yield fresh insights into how our DNA shapes our health. A team of researchers involved in an ...

23andMe and 20 lung cancer advocacy organizations are working to improve lung cancer detection, risk reduction and care. 23andMe, the genetic health and biopharmaceutical company, has partnered with ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

A new study has revealed that those with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have notable genetic differences from the general population. The DecodeME research team, led by ...

Reading determines almost all aspects of everyday life. Reading allows you to learn in school, to read signs, to read books, and talk to people. But for millions, reading is a constant struggle.

23andMe Research Institute today announced the publication of a new study highlighting the positive health actions taken by people who learned of their risk through direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

Researchers at McGill University and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of ...

Tired all the time? It might be in your DNA. A new study has uncovered striking genetic differences in people suffering from a devastating illness that causes extreme exhaustion, chronic pain and ...