( NewsNation) — Genetics may explain why weight-loss drugs work better for some people than others, according to a new study.

The reasons why people have such varied experiences has been unclear, though new research from the 23andMe genetic testing ...

For decades, the “classical view” of genetics has hewn closely to the original work of Austro-Hungarian biologist Gregor ...

Variants in GLP‑1 and GIP receptor genes partly determine weight loss and nausea risk on GLP‑1 drugs, signaling a shift from ...

A large 23andMe-based GWAS found that common variants in GLP1R and GIPR help explain why some people lose more weight or ...

Hair loss in women is driven by complex interactions between hormonal changes, hair follicle biology, and the hair growth ...

Despite widespread misconceptions, eating disorders aren’t a choice, they’re serious, potentially life-threatening conditions. While social and environmental factors do influence someone’s risk of ...

Gene abnormalities may make some people more susceptible to myocarditis, a rare type of heart inflammation that can affect young people and athletes, a large new study shows. The findings, published ...

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 ...

Why do some people feel chills when listening to music, reading poetry, or viewing a powerful work of art, while others do not? New research by Giacomo Bignardi and his colleagues from Max Planck ...