A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests genetics could account for as much as 55% of a person’s lifespan. That’s far higher than earlier estimates, which ranged from 6% to 33%.

Despite decades of research, scientists struggle to understand the mental health implications of DNA. Researchers were able ...

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

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 02, 2026--insitro, the AI therapeutics company built on causal biology, today reported research demonstrating that artificial intelligence enables ...

Study of over 600,000 people finds genetic differences influencing pneumonia risk across age, immunity, and smoking behaviour ...

A genetic breakthrough reveals why mental health conditions often occur together. New research identifies five disorder ...

How big of a role do our genes play in our lifespan? Quite a bit more than previously thought, a new study suggests.

The findings shed new light on human reproduction and suggest pathways for developing treatments to lower the risk of ...

A new study suggests that lifespan might be 50% heritable — although for now, it's hard to know if the finding applies across diverse populations.

The findings one day could allow people with multiple mental health conditions to be treated with a single therapy, ...

Bowel habits aren't exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes ...

A new study found that your genes can determine the impact of thiamine on your gut. Foods like black beans, pork and cereal ...