The protagonist of Chisa Hutchinson’s new play is proud of his racial heritage, until he gets some unexpected test results.

Scientists discovered humans descended from two ancient populations, not one. These groups split 1.5 million years ago.

Genetic and genomic testing guide breast cancer risk assessment and treatment, as discussed by Dr. Mark Robson at the Miami ...

A child with a rare genetic disorder — spinal muscular atrophy type I — was treated prenatally for the first time. Courtesy of Jakob Owens  via Unsplash During an amniocentesis test, a long, thin ...

Experts reveal that while Alzheimer's has genetic links, these 5 proven brain-boosting strategies can help reduce your risk regardless of family history.

Kerri Robbins, center, is pictured with her cousins Kim and Viki, with whom she has recently connected. Robbins found her ...

The best understood risk gene, with the largest effect on Alzheimer’s risk is called APOE. Everyone carries two copies of the gene, one inherited from each parent. There are three different versions ...

New research finds that cacao trees evolved over 7.5 million years ago. DNA studies may help improve future chocolate crops.

A survivor (left) and her daughter and granddaughter contributed to a study examining whether such trauma can be biologically ...

Not all inherited traits are physical ... complexities of epigenetics—whereby external factors can influence gene expression without altering DNA sequences. These insights enhance our understanding of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

First, his daughter will receive a separate inheritance from her mother. The second, larger issue is emotional. I have treated her like a bonus daughter. She is in every family picture (the same ...