Disease genetics, of human, animal and plant diseases, investigates the consequences of pathogenic (host) genetic variants as the major causes of heritable disorders (monogenic diseases) as well as ...

The genetic factors underlying anorexia nervosa and binge eating are largely distinct from those that influence body weight. Results of a large genetic study showed that nearly 90% of the genetic ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide.

University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has led international research uncovering a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly impacts brain growth and function in children.

A new study has characterized the "average" human genome, providing key information on normal human genetic variation and ...

A Chinese family case report reveals the rare co-inheritance of β-thalassemia and hereditary elliptocytosis, traced to EPB41 ...

Researchers have found that motor delay and low muscle tone were common signs of an underlying genetic diagnosis in children with neurodevelopment disorders. In a new study, UCLA Health researchers ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Recent breakthroughs in genetics research may have uncovered new genes underlying common psychiatric disorders. Schizophrenia and ...

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Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides—a type of fat—in the liver. The disease has a ...

Clinical genetics involves the study, counselling and treatment of individuals and families with heritable disorders and disease predisposition. Diagnostic tools include standard ontologies for ...