Up to 5% of Americans may carry genetic variants associated with cancer risk, according to a cross-sectional analysis.The ...

A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's in some of the people who carry it. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

New genome study uncovers 133 previously unknown dementia-linked variants and shows how genetic risks vary across global populations, reshaping the path to personalized Alzheimer’s care. Study: ...

Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers analyzed whole-exome genetic data from more than 2,000 Ashkenazi Jewish centenarians and their relatives to investigate ...