New research suggests that the genetic links between psychiatric conditions and intelligence vary depending on the specific ...

In the United States, race, ancestry, genetics, and medicine are inextricably linked in a complex and fraught history. Medicine is replete with examples of racial injustice inflicted by the use of ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

There's a lot of genetic data out there. We're still figuring out how to use and protect it. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive ...

Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...