Genetics

Health news

Anorexia and binge eating: Genes could matter more than body weight

New research points to a biological basis for eating disorders that goes beyond body weight.

25 August 2026

Culture news

New report suggests Christopher Columbus was from Galician nobility

For the first time, a new scientific study has provided genetic evidence that points to Christopher Columbus having descended from Galician nobility in Spain and specifically from the Sotomayor lineage.

13 April 2026

Health news

Genes may explain differences in weight-loss drug efficacy - study

Genetic variations may help explain why patients respond differently to popular weight-loss drugs, according to a new study.

10 April 2026

Tech News

Chinese scientists reveal glowing plants that could light cities

Using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, scientists have created plants that glow in the dark.

2 April 2026

Health news

A simple blood test may help predict who is most likely to live longer

Scientists found that tiny RNA molecules in the bloodstream - known as piRNAs - were stronger predictors of short-term survival than age, cholesterol or lifestyle factors.

25 February 2026

Health news

Major genetic study reveals overlap between mental health disorders

The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.

16 December 2025

Health news

Sperm donor with undetected cancer gene linked to nearly 200 children

The Danish European Sperm Bank has acknowledged the donor’s sperm was overused and immediately blocked him once the mutation was discovered.

10 December 2025

Health news

Orange juice found to affect thousands of genes in immune cells

A significant number of these genes are involved in mechanisms that regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation and control sugar metabolism. These are critical processes for long-term cardiovascular health.

2 December 2025

Health news

Could being impulsive be genetically linked to health conditions?

Genes linked to impulsive behaviours are also tied to mental health, obesity, and other conditions, a new study suggests.

25 November 2025

Nature

Snow leopard habitats could be at risk from climate change

Because there aren’t many snow leopards left, they are classified as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

12 October 2025

wellbeing

This Spanish woman lived to 117. Scientists may have discovered why

Researchers said the supercentenarian’s longevity shows how old age and disease can ‘become decoupled’ at times.

25 September 2025

Health news

Why does obesity affect people differently?

A large-scale study compared body fat levels with markers of metabolic health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

16 September 2025

Health news

Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases

The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care.

29 August 2025

Nutrition

Obesity can be inherited. Do mothers’ or fathers’ genes matter more?

A new study suggests mothers’ genes could play an indirect role in shaping their children’s health, even when they aren’t passed on.

6 August 2025

Health news

Healthy babies born in UK using DNA from three people

The births mark a milestone in reproductive science - and a potential lifeline for families with a history of mitochondrial disorders.

17 July 2025

Health news

Twins study shows how genetic response to environment impacts health

A large study of identical twins shows that people’s genes affect their sensitivity to life experiences, which in turn makes them more or less susceptible to mental health issues.

10 June 2025