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 ...

The human tendency to prefer immediate rewards over long-term goals is partly rooted in our DNA, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Human Biology. The findings suggest ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

Snakes have lost the gene that encodes ghrelin, a hormone that helps regulate hunger in many vertebrates, according to a new study.

Why do some people feel chills when listening to music, reading poetry, or viewing a powerful work of art, while others do not? New research by Giacomo Bignardi and his colleagues from Max Planck ...

A new study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop ...

Having good genes might be a shortcut to a nice physique—but they're not everything. Here's what you need to know.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...