Scientists say that 55 percent of differences in human lifespan are due to genetic makeup, much more than previously believed ...

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future ...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known simply as autism or ASD, is a developmental disorder that can vary widely from one patient to another. It can affect how people behave, socialize, or communicate ...

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...