Do you have your mom’s button nose? Did your dad pass on the curse of sneezing in bright sunlight? And where did your baby’s red, curly hair come from when there hasn’t been a redhead in your family ...

SYDNEY, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- A landmark study has used whole-genome sequencing to measure how strongly genes shape traits like height, weight, and risk of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

Using full genome sequencing data from more than 347,000 individuals, researchers quantified how much genetic differences explain human traits such as height, body mass index, fertility, and disease ...

The outcome of chemotherapy treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) depends not only on the acquired genetic make-up of the leukemic cells, but on genes that children inherit from their ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Intelligence provides evidence that different aspects of parents’ intelligence, ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

AncestryDNA and 23andMe are two of the most popular DNA testing companies in the world. Both companies offer DNA kits that reveal information about someone's ethnic makeup, family history, and genetic ...

While I like to stay active, I wouldn't consider myself naturally athletic. Throughout the years, I've tried plenty of sports: golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding — you name it. And ...