A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that an enzyme in the liver may partly explain sex differences in the body's ...

Scientists at City of Hope have uncovered a gene called SMOC1 that plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by converting pancreatic cells that normally produce insulin into ...

A new study from the University of Cambridge found that Labradors and humans share a key gene linked to obesity. The DENND1B gene influences hunger signals in the brain, making those with the variant ...

Scientists' investigation of a rare disorder in a single patient has solved medical mysteries affecting at least 30 people. These patients had a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from developmental ...

Researchers have conducted what they say is the largest and most diverse study to date on how recessive genetic changes contribute to developmental disorders. The team, headed by researchers at the ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found genetic links to enhanced weight loss. The Laundry Room/Stocksy While eating healthy and exercising are important for maintaining a healthy weight, so are some ...