Gene regulation is far more predictable than previously believed, scientists conclude after developing the deep learning ...

For decades, scientists have debated how much of our lifespan is written into our DNA and how much is shaped by the world around us. New research is tilting that balance toward biology, suggesting ...

Gene therapy drugs have the potential to cure some diseases, but some have a price tag of over a million dollars. Who gets access to them and who doesn't?

A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age.

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones first emerged and became so diverse.

Despite its strong influence, APOE is not the sole cause of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Even among people with the highest genetic risk, those who carry two ε4 variants, lifetime risk of Alzheimer ...