genetics

Understanding Twins: Types, Facts, and the Unique Bonds They Share

Twins Matthew and Michael Youlden have developed a unique language called Umeri, spoken exclusively by them. The Youlden twins, originally…

2 weeks ago

Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases

The world's largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than…

6 months ago

Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease

Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking down half of its members in the prime of…

11 months ago

New study reveals the genetics of human head shape

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in…

12 months ago

Scientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophrenia

Genetically speaking, we are individuals different from each other because of slight variations in our DNA sequences -- so-called genetic…

1 year ago