Genetic predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy may elevate likelihood of developing secondary cardiomyopathies related to environmental triggers, such as pregnancy, alcohol use and cancer therapy, ...

No level of alcohol use is safe for the brain and even light drinking is tied to increased dementia risk, results of a large observational study suggest.

Seven trailblazing scientists receive ASHG’s 2025 Professional Awards for contributions in human genetics, leadership, and mentorship.

The genetic roots of a disease or disorder do not always grow into clear-cut, easily diagnosed clinical features. Even if a parent and child have the same genetic marker implicated in an outcome, such ...

But the Darwin team didn’t last much longer. In 1996, a company called Chiroscience Group acquired Darwin, and in 1999 Chiroscience merged with Celltech, briefly becoming the firm Celltech ...

"We have different dairy farms, we have different preferences and we have these great new technologies and tools that let us filter for the traits we want," says producer Kristen Metcalf. "Why not ...

There are relatively few snow leopards in the world, and it has likely been that way for a long time, a new study indicates. This situation increases their risk of extinction in a changing environment ...

The excessive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol, which can culminate in the development of alcohol use disorder or alcoholism, is widespread in many countries worldwide. Individuals diagnosed ...