A new study, published in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new insights into the role of metabolites in health and disease and creating a blueprint for ...

The largest genetic map of human metabolism reveals new insights on the role of metabolites in health and disease.

When couples have trouble conceiving a baby or lose a pregnancy, they often undergo routine tests, which can turn up a shock: ...

Human evolution has often been depicted as a process of adaptation, where natural selection and genetic changes drive species ...

To Shakespeare’s Hamlet we humans are “the paragon of animals”. But recent advances in genetics are suggesting that humans are far from being evolution’s greatest achievement. For example, humans have ...

Wood, a researcher in ecology and environmental sciences, argue that culture is overtaking genetics as the main force shaping human evolution. "Human evolution seems to be changing gears," said Waring ...

Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new genome-wide study uncovers evidence of the first three-way relationships between human genetic variation, variation in the fungal component of the human microbiome — known ...

Clinicians' ability to diagnose and treat chronic diseases is limited by scientific uncertainty around factors contributing to disease risk. A study published September 2 nd in the open-access journal ...

A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism.