Human evolution is far from a relic of the past, as a new study in Behavior Genetics demonstrates. By analyzing data from three generations of Americans, researchers found that natural selection is ...

Studies suggest that our genes also influence ... and an individual must have the ability and motivation to replicate the behavior. Genetics also plays a role in how we interact with each other.

Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that brain immune cells from people with a high genetic risk for alcohol use ...

For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make the diagnosis, identify possible treatments and determine ...

By collecting continuous data on physical and behavioral patterns, smartwatches can generate what researchers call a “digital ...

A method for genetically barcoding Drosophila is developed and used to tag defined cell populations in vivo for single-cell transcriptomics experiments and to enable multiplexed behavioral analysis.

This is the finding of a study published in the ... diagnostics and adopt quantitative behavioral measurements that may be of greater use in identifying genetic biomarkers. More information ...

The study suggests that mutations in the Usp9X gene could be a potential cause of autism. These mutations disrupt the processes needed for proper brain development, leading to fewer synapses and ...

A study of occupational status published in Nature Human Behavior identifies 106 genetic variants, the importance of the interplay of genetics and family environment, childhood educational and ...