Although heart cells and skin cells contain identical instructions for creating proteins encoded in their DNA, they're able ...

For the first time, scientists have mapped the genetic architecture of the brain’s communication bridge—the corpus callosum—using AI and MRI data from over 50,000 people.

Advances in genome editing are transforming the treatment for rare genetic diseases, as seen in the case of seven-month-old ...

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Investigators using technology that lets them analyze DNA quickly without a lab have positively identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant ...

The names of 16 people who are presumed dead in the massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant last week have been released. Their remains have not been identified, as authorities continue search ...

Lizzy Lawrence spoke with more than 20 current and former FDA staff, interviewed legal experts, and reviewed agency documents to report this story. Lizzy Lawrence leads STAT’s coverage of the Food and ...

The tendency to use cannabis is associated with genes linked to impulsive behavior, obesity, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among other traits, according to a study released Monday by researchers ...

Behavioral scientist Jon Levy has spent the past 15 years studying what makes teams thrive. Through his research and in his latest book, “Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective ...

A new study suggests there's more to sleep than how long you snooze each night. Your overall sleep pattern could shape your mood, brain function and even long-term health. Researchers from Concordia ...