One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing ...

Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...

Missouri’s cattle industry is experiencing historic highs. Discover how the Show-Me Select Replacement Heifer Program is ...

Azoospermia is not exactly headline news, probably because it affects only about 1 per cent of men. So if you have not heard of it before, you are not alone. But azoospermia is a condition where a man ...

Anxiety is partially genetic, but life experiences also play a major role in the development of an anxiety disorder. Here's what you need to know.

A new study has revealed that those with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have notable genetic differences from the general population. The DecodeME research team, led by ...

Kayte Spector-Bagdady, is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan. As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, ...

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