A study reveals that two-thirds of genetic risks for mental health conditions are shared, challenging traditional diagnostic ...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known simply as autism or ASD, is a developmental disorder that can vary widely from one patient to another. It can affect how people behave, socialize, or communicate ...

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's.

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

Researchers have discovered 195 genomic regions jointly associated with schizophrenia and osteoporosis-related traits, ...

Rare genetic disorders affect more than 300 million people worldwide, with children making up 70% of those impacted, according to EURORDIS. These conditions often go undiagnosed for years due to ...

The blurred lines between conditions such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia may finally have a genetic explanation. A new study, applying advanced genomic statistical methods to data from over ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four clinically and biologically distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition ...

Scientists may now be one step closer to understanding the inner logic of artificial intelligence (AI) models used for genomics thanks to a new tool from a group at Simons Center for Quantitative ...

Université Laval in Québec has made a significant breakthrough in cannabis research and breeding by identifying 33 genetic markers in marijuana that influence the plant’s cannabinoid production. The ...