Scientists at the University of Maryland have uncovered the genetic key behind a rare wheat variety that produces three ...

A new study from the University of Oslo published in the Lancet Psychiatry, reported a shared genetic basis for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The largest study on the genetic basis of endometriosis has been conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford in collaboration with 25 teams worldwide. The study included DNA from 60,600 women ...

Nigerian researcher Professor Olufunmilayo Olopade has worked for decades in the search for the genetic basis of breast cancer, now she is teaming up with an African startup to sequence populations ...

The coat colour of horses is determined by a complex interplay of genetic factors that dictate not only the base pigmentation but also the elaborate patterns and white spotting phenotypes observed ...

Gastric cancer, a significant global health burden, claims over 7% of cancer-related deaths annually. Although only 1-3% of cases have a genetic basis, understanding these genetic drivers is crucial ...

Genetic Basis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The application of pharmacogenetics in identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in DNA sequences that cause clinically significant alterations in drug-metabolizing enzyme activities is ...

Some people may be genetically predisposed to develop the rare, disabling disorder complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1), according to a new study led by the University of Cambridge. The ...

This is my first blog posting at Psychology Today. I have written several papers on various topics in the field of biological psychiatry covering topics such as the serotonin theory of depression, ...