A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that Parkinson's disease can be divided into distinct subtypes ...

Coffee can wake you up. It can also make you jittery. But a new report says that drinking coffee at night might cause you to ...

A tiny switch in DNA allows neurons to change their function depending on the environment and alter behavior in worms.

Gene expression is controlled, in part, by the interactions between genes and regulatory elements located along the genome.

After centuries of mystery, scientists are edging closer to uncovering Leonardo da Vinci’s biological secrets. A massive ...

Despite decades of research devoted to this personality disorder, no one was sure whether it was caused by genes, environment ...

Symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, altered sleep, and social withdrawal are often treated as inconvenient side ...

Behavioral genetics explores how genes and environment intertwine to shape intelligence, personality, and behavior. From twin studies to genome-wide association research, scientists are uncovering how ...

For more than 40 years, the Golden State Killer haunted California. A serial rapist and murderer active in the 1970s and '80s, he eluded detectives for decades. By 2018, hope of identifying him was ...

Immune genes have been found to help shape the gut microbiome in wild animals, potentially benefitting health and survival. Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have uncovered a hidden ...

Millions struggle with depression and anxiety, often enduring long waits for effective treatment. Scientists in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany are developing a genetic test to predict which medications ...