Our parents' genes, even the ones we didn't inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An international team ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

Research led by VCU and Rutgers University provides new insights into how the people we love affect our health. A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new ...

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and rare variant burden tests have identified tens of thousands of reproducible associations for a wide range of human traits and diseases. These signals have ...

We introduce mvSuSiE, a multitrait fine-mapping method, to identify putative causal variants from genetic association data (individual-level or summary). mvSuSiE learns patterns of shared genetic ...

A study by researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), the Broad Institute, and Yale University has identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human ...

A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new insights into how romantic partners can influence a person's genetic predisposition to unhealthy alcohol use.