Schizophrenia is thought to affect 1 in 300 people, or about 0.32 percent of the global population, and treatment options are limited because of a poor understanding of the mechanisms underlying the ...

A recent study published in the journal Nature Genetics reported that genetic risk factors for influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are distinct. Influenza and COVID-19 are respiratory ...

U.S. Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has expressed views on the causes of autism that clash with scientific evidence. With statements like "genes don't cause an epidemic," he emphasizes ...

Some of the environmental factors are modifiable, the researchers said. Nature versus nurture: Scientists are gathering more evidence on which has more of an impact on human well-being amid the aging ...

A series of large cohort studies revealed genetic factors affecting maternal and neonatal metabolite levels, potentially guiding personalized approaches in managing pregnancy and newborn health. The ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways PCOS has a strong genetic component but is influenced by lifestyle and ...