genetics

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

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…

5 months ago
Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of casesGenetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases

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…

11 months ago
Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded diseaseClues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease

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…

1 year ago
New study reveals the genetics of human head shapeNew study reveals the genetics of human head shape

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…

1 year ago
Scientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophreniaScientists take next big step in understanding genetics of schizophrenia

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…

2 years ago