Genetics/Genomics

People with a high number of copies of a gene called AMY1, which expresses a salivary enzyme for breaking down starch, correlated strongly with a

A newly developed genetic test can identify newborns at the highest risk of developing severe obesity, according to a new study published in the

Researchers have shown that other genetic variants in the MC4R gene that increase the activity of this brain receptor can protect people from

A new stem cell therapy for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) has the potential to improve pain and overall symptoms, as well as reduce

Disrupted sleep patterns may protect the health of the brain, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Reports.

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There is a causal link between the gut microbiome and the immune system's ability to fight cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at

Fibromyalgia can be reliably detected in blood samples, a discovery that will hopefully lead to faster diagnoses, according to a new study by