New clues from genetic research may help explain what causes the most common heart defect present at birth. Researchers at ...

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 ...

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New research suggests genetics plays a role in the effectiveness and side effects of weight-loss drugs.

A new study from the University of Cambridge found that Labradors and humans share a key gene linked to obesity. The DENND1B gene influences hunger signals in the brain, making those with the variant ...

In a new study published in Genes & Development, research led by Dr. Lila Allou at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences ...

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A mutation in a gene for a sperm-related protein found in 20% of men may be responsible for a significant proportion of unexplained male infertility, according to a new study.more About 15% of couples ...

Scientists discover salamander genes that help regrow limbs, using gene therapy to restore digit growth in mice.