Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. An ...

Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Most people know that inherited traits between generations is a genetic process, but ...

Bacterial cells can "remember" brief, temporary changes to their bodies and immediate surroundings, a new Northwestern University and University of Texas-Southwestern study has found. And, although ...

Regulatory genes -- genes that control how other genes are used -- are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to a new study.

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 ...

Man’s best friend may also be man’s best research subject, as a study by a University of Arizona researcher suggested that personality traits in dogs may be the result of genetic inheritance. UA ...