Genes are the building blocks of life, and the genetic code provides the instructions for the complex processes that make ...

“Any family history of cancer could well be relevant” for individuals who may not realize they could be at risk for genetic cancer, according to an expert. Individuals who have a family history of ...

Who am I? Genes and the problem of historical identity / Keith Wailoo -- Reconciliation projects : from kinship to justice / Alondra Nelson -- The unspoken significance of gender in constructing ...

Researchers at the University of Maine are theorizing that human beings may be in the midst of a major evolutionary ...

Paleogeneticists have taken a sweeping look at 297 ancient genomes from Scandinavia and compared them with genetic data from 16,500 living Scandinavians to better understand the genetic history of the ...

Experts explain everything you need to know about genetic testing for breast cancer. Learn about who's eligible and what to ...

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that ...

Baseline AMD severity and fellow-eye status were highly predictive of progression to AAMD. Family history was also predictive, especially for participants with two or more affected family members. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Only a small percentage of men recommended to undergo genetic testing due to personal or family history of ...

Eye color, dimples, freckles and height are only a few of the traits that might be inherited from a parent or other family member. Depending on family medical history, one also might be more at risk ...