A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published ...

Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also ...

Although some genes linked to life span have been identified, external environmental forces, such as disease or living ...

Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.

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Lifespan may be up to 55% heritable, according to new research.

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through ...

The tool helps scientists understand how single-letter mutations and distant DNA regions influence gene activity, shaping ...

Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental? Get All the Details This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key ...