What is the origin of the ancient Etruscans, and what do we know to date from archaeological and genetic research?

In the last decade, archaeologists have learned to read the genetic traces that ancient humans and Neanderthals left not only ...

ORLANDO — Genetic testing is warranted in patients with epilepsy of unknown origin, new research suggests. Investigators found that pathogenic genetic variants were identified in over 40% of patients ...

In 2003, the Human Genome Project became the culmination of the history of genetics research, allowing us to understand the role of genetics in human health and disease. As part of The Clinical ...

Variants in the CARD9 gene increase susceptibility to severe fungal infections. However, individuals in different parts of the world tend to carry specific CARD9 variants, making it complex to track ...

Scientists have determined that humans probably started practicing agriculture around 10,000 to 9,000 BCE in the Near East, and farming moved into Europe by about 6,000 BCE. The study of this ancient ...

They also added that these findings provide new insights into human migration, technological exchange, and the early contacts between ancient civilizations.

Take a look back at the genetics stories that resonated most with readers this year. M uch of what shapes people’s lives ...

A study on Indo-European languages, using direct linguistic data, reconciles the two dominant hypotheses of where and how ...