New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests that different genetic forms of autism may lead to ...

A large study in the Netherlands has found that inflammation is consistently linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, as ...

Our 8-year-old son got sick with strep throat and had to miss a family camping trip. When my sister called to check on him, she asked me if I knew strep throat can cause obsessive-compulsive disorder.

While the exact causes of OCD are unclear, researchers know that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in its ...

A groundbreaking study has found that while males and females express many proteins differently, the genetic causes behind these differences are minimal. Credit: Shutterstock A new international study ...

Eye color isn’t fixed at birth. Instead, the shade can change through biological processes that involve melanin, sun exposure, and genetics, said Dr. Rebecca Chasnovitz, an associate professor ...

The case was brought to light after two families separately contacted their fertility clinics after their children's cancer diagnoses were linked to a rare genetic variant called TP53. A mutation ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is marked by extreme self-doubt, often entailing a fixation on resolving once and for all the question of whether one is essentially worthy. From it ...

In part to fill this gap, a team of researchers at the Wildlife Research Center of Kyoto University are investigating the genetic background of cats' behavioral traits. Specifically, they aim to ...

A family history of breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers is linked to ATM and KRAS gene mutations, despite negative BRCA1/2 results. Genetic testing and counseling are crucial for understanding ...