Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than ...

A study suggests psychiatric disorders can share the same genetic signatures and that they may stem from shared biological ...

In genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers look for small variations in the sequences of human genes that are connected to some characteristic or condition. Scientists have now performed ...

An analysis of DNA from millions of individuals has identified shared genetic pathways across psychiatric disorders, findings ...

It's not uncommon for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to also have a tic disorder, or for someone with ...

An international collective of researchers is delivering new insights into why having multiple psychiatric disorders is the ...

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The ...

A person’s genetics can play a significant role in developing certain types of heart disease. However, people with inherited risk factors can make lifestyle changes to help reduce their chances of ...

Depression is partially genetic meaning that you are more likely to suffer from it if someone from your family does, too.

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...