This large-scale genetic study published in Nature shows that psychiatric disorders share deep biological roots, explaining why mental health conditions frequently overlap. Mapping shared and distinct ...

Genetic research is finally starting to explain how DNA risk scores translate into real disease, not just in single genes but ...

A significant overlap has been identified in the functionalities of genes associated with immune and metabolic disorders, suggesting a fundamental frameshift is needed in our understanding of the two.

(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 29, 2025) Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical similarities but have been largely viewed ...

Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines.

As global temperatures rise, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists work to grow stronger, more resilient crops. Yet, this process is challenging. Plants often have several related genes that ...