May 21, 2013: Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy

May 20, 2013: Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds

May 15, 2013: Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study

May 15, 2013: People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
It's important to resist these cravings, study author says

May 13, 2013: Daily Gene Rhythms May Be Off in Depressed People
Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death

May 13, 2013: Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
Better performance at age 7 linked to better incomes, jobs and housing in adulthood, U.K. study says

May 13, 2013: Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
Disease risk is strongly tied to family history

May 13, 2013: Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
Researchers also found links between these anomalies and autism

May 10, 2013: Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema
Findings point to abnormal skin barrier as culprit, researchers say

May 09, 2013: Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
Study found drug used for one condition also targets genes affecting different blood disorder

May 08, 2013: Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone loss

May 08, 2013: Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Single, random change to gene during fetal development causes birthmarks and the more serious Sturge-Weber syndrome

May 06, 2013: Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
Dementia starts later in families with exceptional longevity, researchers say

May 02, 2013: Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
Change to DNA might explain why some shed more pounds than others after gastric bypass, study says

May 01, 2013: Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
Say they now have the 'playbook' for battling acute myeloid leukemia

May 01, 2013: Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
Link observed in laboratory cells, mice and humans

May 01, 2013: Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
New studies highlight variations in symptoms, genetic makeup

April 25, 2013: Bipolar Disorder Drugs May 'Tweak' Genes Affecting Brain
Study offers clues on causes of condition and how commonly prescribed meds work

April 22, 2013: Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several months

April 22, 2013: Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
Could help efforts to develop drugs to starve tumors, researchers say

April 17, 2013: Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say

April 17, 2013: Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival

April 15, 2013: Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say

April 12, 2013: 10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought

April 12, 2013: Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
But survival rates for papillary thyroid cancer are still high, experts note

April 11, 2013: Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
Variation seen in 'long QT syndrome' found in nearly 20 percent of cases

April 11, 2013: Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
Swedish researchers found better body-fat control in people who had procedure

April 10, 2013: Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People
Study found association only among those with specific genes

April 09, 2013: Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease

April 09, 2013: Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
Too much of the hormone can disable tumor suppressor gene, researchers report

April 09, 2013: Treatment for Blindness in Dogs Might Help People, Too
Gene therapy that helps prevent vision loss in canines may aid humans, researchers say

April 08, 2013: Study Locates More Obesity Genes
Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher says

April 05, 2013: Scientists Map Genome for Dutch Elm Disease Fungus
Effort might help prevent widespread destruction of these trees, researchers say

April 02, 2013: Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

April 01, 2013: Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won't Help Most Women: Report
Checking for tumor-linked BRCA gene only benefits 10 percent of women, panel says

April 01, 2013: Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels

March 27, 2013: Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Common cold symptom increased odds for asthma in study

March 27, 2013: Genes May Dictate Teens' Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
While many try cigarettes, genetics might explain who gets hooked, study suggests

March 27, 2013: More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
DNA 'typos' point to increased risk in breast, prostate and ovarian disease, large international study found

March 22, 2013: Picky Eating in Youngsters Might Be Largely Caused by Genes
But study author says parents can still encourage children to try new foods

March 20, 2013: Having Older Grandfather May Raise Child's Autism Risk: Study
Men who became dads at age 50 or older had higher odds for a grandchild with the disorder

March 19, 2013: Gene Mutations Appear Key to Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Says
Findings may help explain higher rates among Hispanics

March 19, 2013: Genetics May Be Tied to Breast Cancer Risk in Unexpected Ways
Scientists found new connections among genes, hormone sensitivity and fat

March 18, 2013: High Blood Pressure May Add to Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
People with a genetic mutation plus hypertension have more brain plaque, researchers find

March 14, 2013: Scientists ID Antibody That Might Boost Cancer Therapy
Early study found 'ESK1' had effect on protein within cancer cells

March 14, 2013: Homegrown Strain of Dengue Fever Virus Pinpointed in Florida
Some 2009-2010 cases originated in Key West mosquitoes, not from travelers, CDC says

March 14, 2013: Gene Therapy Helped Mice Withstand Arthritis: Study
Injecting a gene responsible for lubrication in joints may one day help humans, researcher says

February 28, 2013: With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
Study suggests two types of microbe may lead to acne, while third helps keep skin clear

February 28, 2013: Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
Largest study of its kind also found ties to schizophrenia, bipolar disorders

February 27, 2013: Experimental Vitiligo Treatment Shows Promise in Mice
Genetic research could hold key to reversing the skin pigment disorder, but more study needed