Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An X-linked gene called KDM6A shows more activity in women than in men and is linked to brain ...

Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk for certain diseases. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. And while ...

Nine in 10 Alzheimer’s cases would not develop without the contribution of a single gene, nor would almost half of all dementia cases, researchers find. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

Major depression is not only a crisis of mood, it is also a crisis of biology that reshapes the brain itself. As genetic ...

Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility to the disease is strongly linked to genes that regulate inflammation and ...

A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are higher in women than in men, scientists suggest. When you purchase through ...