Cucumber is an economically important crop worldwide, ranking as the third most-produced vegetable after tomatoes and onions.

A new genetic study examines an unusually large hybridization event that followed the Fukushima nuclear accident, when ...

A large global genetics study shows that many key drivers of Type 2 diabetes operate outside the bloodstream. Scientists are ...

Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, new research from the University of Surrey, UK and the ...

About 1 in 4 people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. These include panic disorder with sudden, severe anxiety attacks; generalized anxiety disorder, in which sufferers ...

Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A sweeping genetic analysis reveals when obesity is the common thread linking chronic diseases, and ...

Expectant parents at the Jessop Wing in Sheffield are invited to take part in the Generation Study.

Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests genetics could account for as much as 55% of a person’s lifespan. That’s far higher than earlier estimates, which ranged from 6% to 33%.

Genetics could be playing a key role in the development of a common gynaecological cancer, Queensland researchers have found.