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 ...

While we inherit genes from both parents, certain traits are more strongly influenced by paternal genetics. From the way you look to aspects of your health, your father’s DNA plays a major role in ...

Bored Panda has curated a list of people with rare physical traits that might make you do a double take. From extra or ...

Scientists uncover how genetic factors influence reproductive timing, aging, and health, shedding light on fertility trends and their impact on future generations. Study: Genetics of female and male ...

Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations Jennifer Earl is the Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations. Jennifer has previously written for outlets ...

Eye traits in cats serve as genetic markers and breed signatures, often associated with coat color or pigment mutations. Some ...

While I like to stay active, I wouldn't consider myself naturally athletic. Throughout the years, I've tried plenty of sports: golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding — you name it. And ...

A new study has developed a powerful computational method that can detect how genes interact with each other to influence complex traits in humans at a scale previously impossible. The new method was ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers from the United States of America conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on personality traits to identify ...

Chimpanzees are adapted to live across diverse habitats in Africa, but little is known about the potential adaptation of chimps in different environments. A new study has found that these apes possess ...