The ESHG conference delivered the latest findings in the field of human genetics, both basic and applied. Publication of this supplement was sponsored by the European Society of Human Genetics. All ...

Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Precision Medicine Models has received a five-year, $10 million grant from the ...

Genetics research and cognitive theory together are revealing autism’s biological depth and cognitive richness, shaping a ...

The Human Genome Project was among the most ambitious scientific efforts in modern history, with the aim of deciphering the chemical makeup of the entire human genetic code. The sequence of some 3 ...

Genome sequencing has been used to determine how much genes influence human characteristics including height and weight, and ...

By studying Neanderthal DNA, researchers shed light on key genetic factors that contribute to the unique structure of human faces.

New research has revealed an incredible discovery: modern humans carry 20% of their genetic material from a mysterious population that split from our ancestors 1.5 million years ago. This study ...

A watercolor artist’s interpretation of the relationship between the human genome and gut mycobiome. Created by Amy Bean, watercolor journalist and mom of first author Emily Van Syoc. Clinicians’ ...

Researchers have identified a variant in the gene TBX1 as key in the development of the unique morphology at the base of the skull. TBX1 is present at higher levels in humans than in closely related ...

Currently, there are several hypotheses surrounding the disappearance of Neanderthals. While they all have at least some ...

Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...