In the most complete tally yet, scientists have identified nearly 1,500 genes that are connected to how we age ...

A study of 470,000 people reveals that the APOE gene could be behind 90% of Alzheimer's cases in the world today.

Genes may play a bigger role in living a longer life, while lifestyle and luck still shape the outcome, according to a new ...

By now, it’s firmly established that modern humans and their Neanderthal relatives met and mated as our ancestors expanded ...

It took a while for the science to basically catch up to that suspicion.” In these types of “recessive” conditions, the ...

An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% ...

Recent research suggests genes play a bigger role in longevity than previously thought. But your lifestyle choices still matter a huge amount.

How much of our lifespan is written in our genes, and how much is sitting on our plates? A new analysis suggests that while ...

Resistance to cognitive decline, therefore, seemed another benefit of long-term transcendental meditation practice.

A study by Hyderabad’s Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, published in Scientific Reports, finds Indians under 50 can counter obesity-linked genes through healthy lifestyles, with early dietary chan ...

For anyone who relies on coffee to start their day, coffee wilt disease may be the most important disease you’ve never heard of. This fungal disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply ...