Genetics : Science World Report

Mar 10, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

300-Year-Old DNA Reveals the Origins of Slave Skeletons in Saint Martin

About 300 years ago, three African-born slaves died on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. Now, researchers have extracted and sequenced tiny bits of DNA remaining in the skeletons' teeth to determine where in Africa these individuals lived before they were captured and enslaved.

Mar 09, 2015 09:46 AM EDT

Millions of Modern Asians are Descended from Genghis Khan and Other Dynastic Leaders

Scientists have taken a closer look at the genetics thousands modern Asian men and have found that many are descended from just 11 powerful dynastic leader who lived up to 4,000 years ago, including Genghis Khan.

Mar 05, 2015 11:47 PM EST

How Much Of A Role Do Genetics Play In Autism?

Previous studies have linked an increased risk of the behavioral health issue, Autism, to numerous environmental health conditions. However, a recent study links genetic makeup to 74 to 98 percent of cases.

Mar 02, 2015 04:31 PM EST

Genetically Speaking, You're More Like Your Father Than Your Mother

Are you more like your mom or like your dad? Genetically speaking, you're probably more like your father. Scientists have found that mammals are genetically more like their dads in a new study.

Feb 24, 2015 12:55 PM EST

Genes May Influence Peanut Allergies: Here's Why

Researchers believe that genes may play a role in food allergies.

Feb 04, 2015 08:28 AM EST

New Mechanism to Inherit Traits May Advance the Study of Evolution and Disease Treatment

Scientists may have uncovered a new mechanism of inheritance. They've found that genes can be switched off, or silenced, in response to the environment or other factors, and sometimes these changes can be passed from one generation to the next.

Jan 29, 2015 09:54 AM EST

Modern Diseases May Have Had Genetic Benefits for Ancient Human Ancestors

Why do genetic diseases still exist after thousands of years? Scientists have taken a closer look at our ancient ancestors and have found that some modern maladies may have actually provided ancient benefits.

Jan 02, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Behavioral Genetics Reporting May Cause the Public to Have Unfounded Beliefs

It turns out that media reports about behavioral genetics may actually induce unfounded believes in the public. Scientists have examined 1,500 Americans and have found that reports about human genetics may be misinforming the public more than informing them.

Dec 19, 2014 07:26 AM EST

Genetic Ancestry of Americans Varies by Region Across the United States

Researchers analyzed the genomes of Americans to provide novel insights into the subtle differences in genetic ancestry across the U.S.

Dec 02, 2014 08:39 AM EST

Scientists Discover Gene Network Linked to Alcohol Abuse

Scientists may have discovered the gene network responsible for alcohol abuse.

Nov 26, 2014 07:53 AM EST

Newly Discovered Gene Reduces the Risk of Stroke in Young Adults

It turns out that there's a gene that can protect people against one of the major causes of stroke in young and middle-aged adults. Scientists have discovered a gene that could potentially hold the key to new treatments.

Nov 12, 2014 09:11 AM EST