Genetics may influence our choice of academic field

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

Obesity and genetics: What to know about the connection

Obesity is often a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. Genetics can influence metabolic pathways, appetite control, and energy storage. Leptin resistance can lead to increased appetite and ...
Newsweek

Study Finds Genetics Could Cause This Chronic Condition

A new study has revealed that those with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have notable genetic differences from the general population. The DecodeME research team, led by ...
Yahoo

We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us

What is genome sequencing? How does it work in your world? Genome sequencing is the process of reading an organism’s entire genetic code. In humans, that’s about 3 billion chemical “letters” (A, C, T ...