First genetic evidence from medieval plague victims suggests Black Death reached Southern Italy
Graves containing the remains of two men (aged between 30 and 45 years) are the first evidence of Yersinia pestis
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Adults with ADHD at higher risk of many physical conditions, finds study
Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and
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Genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene cause neurodevelopmental disorder, finds study
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that genetic variants in a neuro-associated gene called SPTBN1 are responsible for causing a neurodevelopmental
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UCLA wins $4.8 million NIH grant to develop methods for improving polygenic risk scores
UCLA Health will receive a $4.8 million grant from The National Institutes of Health to develop methods that will improve
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Predictive model detects patients who fit historical criteria for genetic testing
Patients who, perhaps unbeknownst to their health care providers, are in need of genetic testing for rare undiagnosed diseases can
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IP6 molecules are key to stabilizing and protecting retroviruses
A newly discovered molecule central to the assembly of HIV, termed IP6, may provide valuable insight into the development and
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New immunotherapy shows promising results in subgroup of people with type 1 diabetes
A clinical study led by Linköping University and financed by pharmaceuticals company Diamyd Medical has investigated whether immunotherapy against type
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People at high genetic risk for colorectal cancer benefit more from lifestyle changes
People with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more at preventing the disease by leading healthy
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New atlas of genetic function maps complexities of immune system and immune diseases
Researchers in Japan have compiled a first-of-its-kind genetic database for autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases. This resource will allow experts to
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Cannabis users genetically predisposed to schizophrenia may have higher risk for psychosis
It has been long been known that cannabis users develop psychosis more often than non-users, but what is still not
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