Statistically speaking, more educated people tend to weigh less. That correlation alone, though, doesn’t really tell you much—you could make a parlor game out of coming up with plausible explanations.

Genetic correlation estimates typically assume that mating is random. But in the real world, partners tend to pair up because of many shared interests and social structures. Many estimates of how ...

Researchers have discovered a rare genetic trait that could delay the onset of Alzheimer's in people who face an overwhelming risk of developing the mind-robbing disease. A study published Wednesday ...

Study highlights genetic factors driving earlier diabetes onset, reduced insulin production, and obesity patterns in South Asians. Study: Genetic basis of early onset and progression of type 2 ...

Microbiome traits are likely regulated by trichostatin A, nuclear factor-κB, and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein (CEBP) in asthma exacerbations, a new study suggests In a study on human genetics and ...

New research uncovers potential genetic advantages–and disadvantages—linked to having red hair. Here's what's behind this.