What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes. A gene is a basic unit of heredity, the means by which traits get passed from one generation to the next, and genetics is the study ...

Most people know that inherited traits between generations is a genetic process, but a new study says other inheritable mechanisms may exist. Scientists at the University of Toronto studying the ...

Ever wondered why you react a certain way in stressful situations or why certain emotions hit you harder than others? Well, a lot of it can be traced back to your folks. While you might think you're ...

The human genome may have been sequenced, but we are still learning about how it works. One of the features of the genome scientists are still deciphering is epigenetics, which refers to the various ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

Faces are not static. Baby faces are soft and rounded, built more for survival than resemblance. As children grow, bone structure stretches and settles. Jawlines sharpen. Chins lengthen. Noses gain ...

In the first study of its kind, a team of international scientists led by UT Southwestern Medical Center and UCLA researchers have identified a dozen inherited traits related to sleep, wake, and ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...

A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.