What we choose to study—whether fine art or finance—is one of the most influential decisions in our lives. It shapes not only ...

In the largest genetic analysis of polycystic ovary syndrome to date, scientists have identified new variants linked to the ...

The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While both ...

Genomes are key to unlocking life's evolutionary history. The presence and absence of certain genetic sequences and mutations ...

Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades. Now, a growing ...

The study highlights the importance of DNA repair systems in fertility and healthy development, and could pave the way for new research into reproductive disorders in humans ...

Dr. Katz's research shows how important it is for all breast cancer survivors to have access to genetic testing services, ...

Obesity is a global epidemic affecting millions of people every day and is associated with comorbidities ranging from heart ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New genetic research reveals that when students attend better schools, their reading success depends ...

The cause of type 1 diabetes remains unknown and is a central focus of Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis and others in his field hoping to find new ways to help 1.6 million ...

Efforts to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 may benefit from a new analytical tool developed by a team led by biologists at Boston College, who report their computer simulation of molecular ...